What is an NHS integrated care board (ICB)? An ICB is a subregional level of NHS administration (and finance) in England. There are 42, which became entities on 1st July 2022. Before the government decided to introduce ICBs, something called a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) did a similar role (though there are important differences). ICBs […]
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When should I see a doctor about a cough? In this article, we will describe when you should see a doctor about a cough. The response depends on the cough, how long you have had it for, and other features (explained below). See a doctor If your cough does not go away after a 3 […]
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What does the appendix do? The appendix is a thin, finger-shaped tube that is attached to the large intestine in the lower right part of the abdomen. It normally varies in length from 5-10cm. An appendix is present in over 500 species, including all great apes, other primates, rabbits, opossums, and wombats. Though, interestingly, it […]
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What is A&E for? You should go to A&E if you have one of these 10 problems which is severe. Each is a red flag problem. For each of the 10, we will give a few serious (or common) causes of the problem. 1. Chest pain e.g. myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack), pulmonary embolus (PE; […]
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What is an NHS hospital physician? A physician is a hospital doctor who focuses on the non-surgical treatment of patients’ conditions. Even though they do not do operations like surgeons, many physicians are practical; with a range of investigations and procedures that relate to their specialty. They often work closely with surgeons, e.g. nephrologists with […]
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What does the small bowel do? (5 functions) In this article we will describe what does the small bowel do. Let’s start with some basics. What is the small bowel? The small bowel, also known as the small intestine, is a crucial part of the digestive system in humans and many other animals. Its primary […]
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10 more common skin rashes (with photos) Skin rashes can be itchy, unsightly and irritating. In this article we will describe 10 more common skin rashes (with photos). This is linked to another article on CKDEx called 10 common skin rashes (with photos). 1. Cellulitis This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care is required, including […]
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What are the best 5 contraceptive methods? Here are the top 5 contraceptive methods. We list them from most to least reliable. 1. Sterilisation procedures Such as vasectomy for men and tubal ligation for women, permanently prevent pregnancy. 2. Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) Are small, T-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus to prevent fertilisation. […]
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Should I chase up my doctor? (yes) Yes, yes and yes. [“OK, we have got it” MyHSN Ed.] In fact. Check, check and check again. This is the simplest and most important piece of advice on this website. Let’s repeat that. [“OK OK, yes, we HAVE got it, thankyou” MyHSN Ed] Here are some examples […]
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What is a clinical nurse specialist or advanced nurse practitioner (CNS/ANP)? A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has undergone extra medical training to work alongside doctors and nurses, and other AHPs – to diagnose and treat patients. CNS/ANPs have undertaken an extra master’s or doctoral level degree. They […]
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