What is a lasting power of attorney (LPA)? If you have difficulties with communication, mobility or forgetfulness, or anticipate that you might suffer from these in the future, it could be worthwhile setting up a registered Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This is when you ask someone close to you (usually a family member) to look […]
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Good medical record keeping (7 top tips) Write legibly; sign legibly – with your name, rank and number (how will the next person know how to contact you?) Include details – of the patient, date, and time Record them soon after a patient contact, preferably now – as you need to get across the tone […]
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What happens to a biopsy after it has been taken? Once your biopsy has been taken it will go to the pathology laboratory. The biopsy will be processed in the laboratory to stain the tissue and to cut it into very thin slices. These are then looked at under a microscope by a pathologist. A […]
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Should I use hospital transport? Even though its best not to use hospital transport, sometimes its necessary. There are quite a few pitfalls. They are partly because the transport may have to pick up several people, take them to different hospitals, and they are only as good as the information given to them. For example, […]
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How to find a hospital outpatient clinic They can be anywhere. So, make sure know where to go if you have an appointment at the hospital; and where is the nearest car park. They are often very large sites. Units have similar names. Signage is not always good and many corridors look the same. There are usually maps on […]
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What does the large bowel do? In this article, we describe what does the large bowel do. The large bowel, also known as the large intestine, or colon. It is a long, tube-like organ that is connected to the small bowel (intestine) at one end and the anus at the other. The large intestine has […]
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What are the options if I test positive for BRCA gene? You have several options to manage your cancer risk. Surveillance You can start cancer screening at an earlier age (e.g. at age 25 years). This includes yearly mammography and breast MRI; and clinical breast examination every six months starting at age 18, and practicing […]
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Will cancer treatment make me radioactive? One form of treatment for cancer is a high-dose x-ray called radiotherapy. During radiotherapy an X-ray is aimed at the area where there are cancer cells. The X-ray then exits the body, and you are safe to interact with people without exposing them to radiation. You are therefore not […]
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When should I see a doctor about a faint? Fainting is when you pass out for a short time. It is not usually a sign of something serious, but if it happens regularly you should see a GP. Causes of fainting There are many reasons why someone might faint. Causes include: Standing up too quickly […]
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How do I check up on a NHS referral? Usually you can assume that if a GP says you are being referred to a hospital this has happened and the appointment will happen in a timely fashion. But not always. Admin errors happen, and some consultants have long waiting lists to see them. The government’s target for the time […]
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