How to access NHS mental health services GP. Ask the receptionist if there is a GP with a special interest in mental health at your practice, and ask to see them. You can also ask for double appointments (20 minutes). A normal one may not be long enough to deal with your issues. Alternatively ask if there is a primary care mental […]
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How to get a GP appointment (5 ways) The NHS is under huge pressure, and it is hard to get to see a GP quickly at present – as we all know. We in the NHS really apologise for this situation. It will be sorted one day. But in the meantime .. So. How can you […]
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What can the NHS app do? You can use the NHS App to: Order repeat prescriptions: view your available medicines, request a new repeat prescription and choose a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to Book (and cancel) GP appointments Get health advice: search trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments. You can also […]
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10 things not to say to someone in hospital When someone is in hospital, they may be: Ill – or they wouldn’t be in hospital Grumpy and not chatty Concentrating. When people are very ill, they are often quiet as they are concentrating on maximising their chance of getting better. Its OK not to talk […]
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20 red flag symptoms that require A&E Here are 20 red flag symptoms that usually require A&E care. Each will have examples of significant causes. We hope it helps you decide whether to go to A&E Chest pain – e.g. heart attack (especially if chest pain spreads down the left arm, or into the jaw […]
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GPs and hospital doctors – whats the difference? There are many different types of doctors. But one of the easiest distinctions to make is that between a GP and a hospital doctor. While both are medical professionals, they differ in various aspects; including their primary work environments, scope of practice, training and payment methods. A […]
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10 functions of a hospital (and interaction with GPs) What does a hospital do? What happens there? How do they interact (or not) with GPs? Hospitals have many functions. Most have the following 10 functions. But, in this article, we will not just focus on those functions. We will also focus on how those functions […]
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What are 5 pros and 5 cons of the NHS? The UK’s NHS is a socialised healthcare system, and was one of the first in the world, when it started in 1948. It certainly has strengths. We will now describe 5 of its most commendable features. 5 Pros of the NHS 1. Universal access to […]
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An example of a good medical history There are 10 stages to a good medical history. Here goes. Mr. MyHSN. 52 years. Accountant. 1. PC Chest pain for 1 month. 2. HPC Mr. MyHSN is a 52 year old accountant with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and polycythaemia rubra vera (PRV) who has been in relatively good health, […]
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Working in neurology: 5 Pros and 5 Cons Neurology is not for everyone. Here goes. 5 Pros – why should I work in neurology? The hours are largely social. As a consultant you will not often be working at night, weekends, and bank holidays. Some consultants will be on an oncall rota, but this is usually just for […]
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