Medical history taking: maximise ‘golden minute’ and listening Sir William Osler, the Canadian physician, said, Listen to your patient, he (or she) is telling you the diagnosis” This article is about the start of a medical history, where this statement is especially true. It is relevant to a GP or hospital clinic assessment; but the […]
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What is the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)? If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS). The scheme covers: Prescription costs Dental costs Eyecare costs Healthcare travel costs Wigs and fabric supports You can apply for the scheme as long […]
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Very quick medical history taking (in 2 minutes) And with 7 questions. Really!? Yes. When a patient is unwell in A&E, time is of the essence. So you need to be able to take an adequate medical history briefly. So. Here goes. Very quick medical history taking (in 2 minutes). Clock on. Go .. 1. […]
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When should you weigh yourself? First thing in the morning. So weigh yourself first thing in the morning, preferably without clothes on (or just underwear). Your body loses significant water weight overnight through breathing and perspiration. So stepping on the scale first thing in the morning will often give you your lightest weight of the […]
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How do you get help with NHS health costs? Although most treatment on the NHS is free at the point of delivery, there may still be some costs. You can find out more about when you need to pay, the NHS low income scheme, help when on universal credit, travel costs and personal health budgets, […]
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How do you apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)? A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU). Existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) remain valid until their date of expiry, so you do not need to apply […]
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Which dental treatments are available on the NHS? All treatment that is, in your dentist’s opinion, clinically necessary to protect and maintain good oral health is available on the NHS. How NHS dental care is delivered and/or charged for is is quite complicated. It is partly ‘on the NHS’ (free, or apparently free) and partly […]
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How can I get an NHS medical card? Medical cards are no longer issued in England. If you still have one it may have an old-style NHS Number made-up of both letters and numbers. However, in recent years this has been replaced for all patients with an NHS Number containing only numbers. For more information […]
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Do I need to know my NHS number to register at a GPs? No. It helps, but .. no. Your NHS number helps with the registration process. However, you do not need your NHS number to register with a GP practice. For more information about the NHS number visit the NHS website. What is an […]
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What are average NHS waiting times? The average waiting time for NHS treatment varies depending on the type of treatment and location in the UK (yes, there is a postcode lottery). But here is some information on current NHS waiting times (data is mostly for patients in England; sources below). Elective (planned care) waiting times […]
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