History
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 basi...
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 bi...
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 Advi...
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 a...
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 ...
Are NHS hospitals air conditioned? No, not normally (well not most of the hospital). There is national NHS guidance which states that routine use of air conditioning (AC) is not allowed; partly for sa...
How to get an emergency carer for your Mum First of all, it is possible. But it requires some work .. and persistence. If you have a frail elderly parent (or other loved one) with care needs, you may ...
