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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How to run a good ward round 3 Ps. Preparation, preparation, preparation. More of that later. Let’s start with the basics. What is a ward round? When you are in hospital, the doctors and nurses will visit you most days on a ‘ward round (WR)’. This usually occurs in the morning. Each patient is usually reviewed in about 10 […]
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What is NHS talking therapy (IAPT)? Talking therapists (previously called IAPTs; Improved Access to Psychological Therapy) are part of an NHS service that provides counselling (talking therapy). They work within something called NHS Talking Therapies. It is an effective alternative treatment to medication for a number of mental health conditions. In some cases, talk therapy may […]
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How do I prepare to go to A&E? Be prepared – and you will get a better assessment. Before you go, think about being prepared for what might happen when you get there. Here are some tips: Transport – ask a family member or friend to take you, or go by taxi. Do not drive yourself. NB. […]
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