When to go to A&E? Yes, of course you should – if you have a condition that needs it. We are there to help you. It’s there for you if you are very unwell – especially if you have any of the ‘red flags’ symptoms below. Its main function is to deal with serious and […]
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How much does the NHS cost compared to other countries? First of all, how much does the NHS cost? It is actually very hard to say, as it is surprisingly difficult to define the NHS. For example, does it include all the 4 nations, as they have different NHSs. Does it include healthcare for the […]
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Why is the NHS so broken? On 5th July – ironically the ‘birthday’ of the NHS in 1948 – the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, declared that the “NHS is broken”. He is right. But why? 4 reasons: People – too many Age – too old Complexity – […]
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What is the most commonly prescribed drug(s) in UK? Atorvastatin. But. The most common medications vary depending on various factors, such as geographical location, medical condition, and population demographic. Nonetheless, overall its atorvastatin. However we will now describe what are the 10 most common drugs prescribed in the UK, starting with the commonest? 1. Atorvastatin […]
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Questions to ask a doctor on a ward round When you are in hospital, the doctors and nurses will visit you most days on a ‘ward round’. This usually occurs in the morning. Ask any question you have on the ward round. It may all seem quite rushed. Try to slow it down. These are the 5 best […]
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What are the different parts of A&E? These are the three (or four) subareas described in Stage 2 below. But we will also describe the stages before and after you are in one of those areas. Here goes. Stage 1. Arrival at A&E – Register and triage Once you are there, you register at the reception desk. […]
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What talking therapies are available on NHS? In this article we will describe what are NHS Talking Therapies. The NHS Talking Therapies (formerly known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, IAPT) was developed to improve the delivery of, and access to, evidence-based, NICE recommended, psychological therapies for depression, anxiety and other mental health problems within the […]
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Causes of finger clubbing (52) There are (at least) 52. Yes .. alot. What is clubbing? Clubbing of the nails is soft tissue swelling of the terminal phalanx; resulting in the straightening of the angle between the nail bed and the nail. The angle between the nail bed and the nail fold is ≥180 degrees […]
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What is clubbing? Clubbing of the nails is soft tissue swelling of the terminal phalanx, resulting in the straightening of the angle between the nail bed and the nail. The angle between the nail bed and the nail fold is ≥180 degrees (a normal angle is <165 degrees). The association of clubbing of the […]
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Can I be referred to any hospital in the UK? Yes. If your GP needs to refer you for a physical or mental health condition, you have a legal right to choose which hospital or service you go to. This includes NHS and many private hospitals that provide services to the NHS. You may also […]
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