Richard Horton is the editor-in-chief of the Lancet, and a powerful advocate for global health. In this episode he talks to Martin about his path from liver disease specialist to one of the youngest editors of a major medical journal, working with heads of governments, medicine as part of human culture, the governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance for doctors to take part in political struggles and public debates. Episode transcript available at bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctors The interviewees on this podcast are just a selection of those who communicate medicine in fantastic ways. To join the conversation on social media and tell us about doctors whose communication skills inspired you, tag @TheBMA on Twitter and Instagram, and use #InspiringDoctors. For more information visit: bma.org.uk/inspiringdoctors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.