Is it better to wait to see a NHS consultant (not deputy)? Yes, very much so. Hospital outpatient clinics are often very busy, with large numbers of patients waiting to see a variety of doctors. It can seem chaotic, and it often is. But sometimes it can be better to wait longer to see the consultant, rather than […]
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How can mental illness be prevented? There’s no sure way to prevent mental illness. However, if you have a mental illness, taking steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and to boost low self-esteem may help keep your symptoms under control. So. Here are 10 top tips to prevent mental illness. 1. Tell someone […]
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Farting: worlds best research study ever In this article, we will describe the worlds best research study (ever) on farting. In a 1991 paper, ‘Investigation of normal flatus production in healthy volunteers’ by Tomlin, researchers (from Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield), carried out a medical investigation into farting. Flatulence can cause discomfort and distress but […]
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‘Fart proudly’ – Benjamin Franklin’s essay about farting (written in 1781) In 1781, Benjamin Franklin – statesman, author, scientist, and inventor – decided to write about an important scientific topic: farting (flatulence). “Fart Proudly” is the popular name of the essay, which he wrote while he was living abroad as United States Ambassador to France. […]
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Should I go private for healthcare? This is a website about the NHS and how to use it better. At MyHSN, we are passionate supporters of the NHS. But .. Some parts of the NHS work well – e.g. GPs, maternity care, ICU, coronary (heart) care, or if you need an emergency operation (like having […]
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Can a private GP refer back to the NHS? The short answer is, yes, definitely. It’s fine to see a private GP if you want to and, if necessary, they will refer you to an NHS hospital consultant (or to see that consultant privately, if they do private work). How private GPs can refer to […]
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Can I have a private consultation then go to NHS? Yes, you can see a private consultant then have treatment on the NHS. But if you then go on the NHS waiting list for an operation or procedure you are not bumped up the queue. But by seeing someone privately sooner, you will join the […]
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Questions to ask a hospital consultant’s secretary Hospital consultants have a secretary to help them organise their work. They are very important and it’s worth getting to know them and be very nice to them. This is how you will get things done. If you have a health problem, and have been seen by a […]
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What do junior doctors earn (and comparison to teachers) They earn a more than reasonable salary. We will expand. The average salary is about £50,000 per year. But the range is £29,384 to £58,398, depending on experience. However these figures do not incorporate bonus pay for out-of-hours working, and for oncall commitments. What is a […]
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Can you ask an ambulance to take you to a certain hospital or A&E? Not usually. But it depends [“thankyou” .. MyHSN Ed]. If you ring 999 you will normally be taken to the nearest A&E. You may not be in a fit state to communicate your medical history and needs. So, to an extent, you have to trust the […]
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