Best time to go to an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or Minor Illness/Injury Unit (MIU) 8am (or just before, say 7.45am). Why? Opening hours These are usually 8am-8pm (or 10pm), 7 days a week. They are staffed by experienced GPs (or equivalents) and nurses. Quiet It’s the quiet-ish time of day in a UTC or MIU […]
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What happens when you see a GP? Appointments last around 10 minutes. During the appointment your GP will ask you questions about your health. Try and be as honest as possible with your GP. They will have your past medical history (i.e. of major illnesses), operations and current medication on the computer. Give them as much […]
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How is the NHS funded? NHS funding is quite simple. We will now explain how the NHS is funded, the amount (and pattern over time) – and what it is spent on. The NHS is funded mainly from general taxation supplemented by your National Insurance Contributions (NICs). That is the short answer. In April 2003, […]
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When should I ring my GP to get results? It depends [“thanks MyHSN!” “Thats OK.” Ed] It is good to chase your own tests. We know it is a frustrating area for people. But there are two basics rule of chasing tests: Do not assume that no news is good news Chase the right person (or team) – eg if a […]
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How to write a good discharge summary (7 top tips) Key points Think about why you are doing it, and who is the reader Describe the salient points of the admission, and in a logical structured way Paragraphed properly (3-4 sentences per paragraph) Do not include so much information that people will not read it. […]
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What is a hospital matron? In this article we will describe what is a hospital matron. Matrons still exists though theyare now usually called a ‘modern matron’. What are they? They are senior nurses within a hospital who – with a doctor called a clinical director or lead, and a manager – are responsible for all that happens on […]
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What’s the difference between a teaching and general hospital? What is a teaching hospital? Teaching hospitals are usually large and based in or near the centre of a region of the UK – usually in a big city. They often have 600-1200 beds. They are linked to universities and usually have a linked medical school; where […]
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What is a hospital PALS team? It is a hospital team whose role is to help you if you have concerns about your care. They are often sited near the entrance of a hospital. ‘PALS’ stands for Patient Advice and Liaison Service. It is an integral part of a hospital but acts independently, on your behalf, […]
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What is a hospital board? It is the most senior committee that supervises the activities of the hospital. Hospitals are large or very large and so need to have one. It comprises the Chief Executive and Executive Directors (who do the day-to-day running of the hospital) and an independent Chairperson and Non-Executive Directors who are both part […]
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How does the NHS work? The NHS stands for the National Health Service, which provides health care for all UK citizens based on their need for medical care rather than their ability to pay for it. How it works, is complicated. Here Goes. As the NHS is funded by your taxes, let us start with the government. So. How does the […]
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