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Dr Ellard, revered former Editor of Modern Medicine of Australia and later, Medicine Today, and a distinguished psychiatrist, wrote many essays between the 1970s and early 2000s on society's most controversial and vexing issues and, on occasion, the whimsical. These were published in various journals, and some were also compiled and published as books. This essay 'The recognition and management of werewolves' originally appeared in the April 1990 issue of Modern Medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the author's experience with using a placebo-based approach to treat warts in a dermatology outpatient clinic. Topics discussed include the historical use of magic and remedies for various conditions, the role of placebos in medical practice, and the need for doctors and patients to work together as partners to achieve the best outcomes.

Dr Ellard, revered former Editor of Modern Medicine of Australia and later, Medicine Today, and a distinguished psychiatrist, wrote many essays between the 1970s and early 2000s on society's most controversial and vexing issues. These were published in various journals including Modern Medicine of Australia and Medicine Today, and some were also compiled and published as books. This essay 'The future of medicine: will we be crushed by elephants?' originally appeared in the April 2000 issue of Medicine Today. It still resonates today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights delusions of infestation, citing a clinical case of a patient who firmly believes there is an ants' nest in his head, despite medical evidence to the contrary. Topics include the rarity of such cases, the distress it causes patients, the use of pimozide as a potential treatment, and unconventional methods like using denture cleaner to alleviate symptoms.