Medical history taking – 3 top tips It’s all about African elephants Taking a medical history is a skill. In fact it is a doctor’s most important skill. Unfortunately it takes a long (long) time to develop this skill. Why is it so important? It’s because 80% of the diagnosis is in the history (+10% […]
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Which hospital should I go to? The nearest one. Maybe. This is what most people do. But would you keep going to the same mechanic who didn’t fix your car properly? No, exactly! All hospitals have the same objectives, which are to heal and preserve the life of patients. Yet, some hospitals may not have […]
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Which country has the highest rate of chronic disease? The U.S.A. This is nothing to be proud of. It is especially surprising if you consider the following information. In fact, the U.S. has the highest rate of chronic disease in the world; partly due to an obesity rate that is two times higher than the […]
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How do I change my GP (general practitioner)? It is quite easy actually. First of all, yes you can. All general practices are not the same. And not all patients and doctors get on. You may have a problem with the GPs in your local general practice, and do not like their manner or style. Some […]
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How to get seen more quickly in A&E A tough one! There is no easy way (and shouldn’t be actually). If you have a critical or serious illness or injury, the A&E (or Emergency Department, ED) is the place for you. So. How do you get seen more quickly in A&E? But it is always […]
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How do I change my hospital consultant? This is easier than you think. It’s quite easy, actually. Not all patients and doctors get on. You may have a problem with a particular consultant and do not like his/her manner or style. You may want someone that is softer or straighter or whatever. But fortunately, most hospitals departments […]
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7 ways to prevent falls How common are falls and why do falls matter? Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 years, and 50% of people over 80 years will have at least one fall a year. In terms of why they matter, there are […]
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How to use antidepressant tablets – 5 do’s and don’ts In this article, we will describe how to use 5 antidepressant tablets – do’s and don’ts. Antidepressant medications work by helping to correct an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Antidepressant medications are not addictive or habit forming. They are not uppers, and they are […]
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10 ways of cutting down on alcohol If you think you have a problem, you need accept it and want to sort it out. If you don’t accept you have a problem, you are not ready to read this page. Alcohol is a good thing in moderation. It tastes nice and is a social enabler. […]
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What is a red flag symptom? A red flag symptom is something abnormal about your body or mind, that may indicate something is significantly wrong. ‘Red flag’ means potentially serious (and potentially treatable). See you doctor soon (even today) if you think you have one. There are three types: Acute physical health red flag symptom […]
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