What is a neonatal unit? A ‘neonate’ is the medical term for a baby under 28 days of age. ‘Neonatal units’ are wards in a hospital where these babies who need specialist medical care go to receive treatment. So. What is a neonatal unit? Let’s start with the basics. Which babies need to go on to […]
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NHS low priority procedures (LPPs) In this article we will describe NHS low priority procedures (LPPs). Local NHS funding organisations (Integrated Care Boards, known as ICBs) have an obligation to refer to national guidance to reduce the variation of care provision (also known as the ‘postcode lottery’) that exists across England. The intention is that quality of care […]
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What types of clinic run at a GPs? In this article we will describe what clinics run at a GPs. This varies from practice to practice. Here are some common clinics. Check with your local practice to see if they run there. Antenatal. This clinic is run by a midwife. If you become pregnant, you will […]
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What are the 7 key components of a healthy balanced diet? In this article we will describe what are the 7 key components of a healthy balanced diet. A healthy mixed diet should include the following: 1. Calories This should be about 2500 a day for men, 2000 for women. This varies according to your […]
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5 big questions you should ask before an operation In this article we will describe 5 big questions to ask before an operation. 1. Would you have this operation? Ask the surgeon doing it (and/or who has referred you to them). If there is any pause, or ifs ad buts, this may not be a […]
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What to do if I’m not called for a mammogram In this article we will describe what to do if I’m not called for a mammogram. Mammograms are X-rays used to look for early breast cancer that you cannot feel. Any female registered with a GP will be invited for a mammogram every 3 years […]
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What happens if I get stuck at A&E in the back of an ambulance? As we all know, ambulances are now being treated as ‘extra wards’ as patients are stuck outside jammed A&Es. We at MyHSN really apologise for this situation. It is not good enough. If there is not enough space in the A&E, […]
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What is an operating department practitioner (ODP)? ODPs (Operating Department Practitioners) are Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who are based in operating theatres. They are one of the key Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the NHS. They work across three main areas within an operating theatre: anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. We will describe what ODPs’ do. Anaesthetic Help […]
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What does A and E stand for? A and E stands for A&E which means ‘Accident and emergency’. It is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only. It is also known as the Emergency Department (ED), Emergency Room (ER) or Casualty. If you do not have a serious or life-threatening emergency, A&E is not the […]
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Duties of a doctor – diagnosis, prognosis and hope When you go on a train journey, sometimes things go wrong. But passengers are much happier if they know why, how long it will take to get fixed, and are they going to get there. Humans and illness are similar. In any interaction with one of […]
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