What are the 10 most common drugs for bipolar disorder (BPD)? In this article we will describe the 10 most common drugs for bipolar disorder. Antipsychotic drugs for bipolar disorder If you are currently experiencing a manic or hypomanic episode, your doctor is likely to prescribe you an antipsychotic drug. Your doctor is also likely […]
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10 best drugs for weight loss (including Ozempic) In this article we will describe the 10 best drugs for weight loss. Not all are available in the UK. There is not really a ‘best one’. It is more about finding the right one for you, after discussion with your doctor. It is not wise to […]
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What are the 10 most effective antipsychotic tablets? In this article, we will describe what are the 10 best antipsychotic tablets. What are antipsychotics used for? Antipsychotics may be prescribed to reduce the symptoms of: Psychosis Schizophrenia Schizoaffective disorder Severe anxiety, in some cases Bipolar disorder – to help control hypomania and mania Depression – […]
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What is an Acute Medical Unit (AMU)? An Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is a short-stay ward/department in some UK – and other countries’ – hospitals that may be linked to an A&E but functions as a separate department. It specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute medical problems that require urgent attention, but do […]
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A typical day on an NHS ward In this article we will describe the pattern of a typical day on an NHS ward. The day on most NHS wards follows a similar pattern: 7.30- 8.30am – Staff handover from night to day team 7.45-8.30am – Breakfast and patient medicines 8.30am-Midday – Doctors ward rounds and blood tests. The […]
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What happens when I get to A&E? In this article we will describe what happens when you get to A&E. Before we do this, remember not all NHS hospitals have an A&E Department. Find out where your local A&E is. Visits to A&E can take a long time and you are likely to see a […]
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How does NHS spending compare with other countries? As you can see from the bar chart below, the cost of the NHS is similar to equivalents in most developed countries. The only outliers are the USA which is nearly double the cost per person per year to other countries; and Japan that is significantly cheaper
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Working as a dietitian: 5 Pros and 5 Cons 5 Pros 1. Collaborative multi-disciplinary professional environment Dietitians enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams (with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, PAs/ACPs, other AHPs etc), promoting shared knowledge and expertise. 2. Wide range of clinical responsibilities Dietitians have a wide range of healthcare tasks, from taking medical histories, examining patients, […]
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Is my doctor is any good? It is surprisingly difficult to check whether your doctor is any good. There is little/no easily accessible information ‘out there’ for you to read. So how do you find out? Like we say, it is difficult. It is easy to find out about the recent quality of a restaurant or […]
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When should I see a doctor about constipation? What is constipation? Good question [“Thanks” MyHSN Ed]. There is no accepted definition. Most doctors consider that it is a reduction in the frequency of pooing (from your normal, which can be 3x a day to 2x a week; yes, the range is wide), or difficulty passing […]
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