Appointments
How to get a GP appointment (5 ways) The NHS is under huge pressure, and it is hard to get to see a GP quickly at present – as we all know. We in the NHS really apologise for this situation. It will b...
GPs and hospital doctors – whats the difference? There are many different types of doctors. But one of the easiest distinctions to make is that between a GP and a hospital doctor. While both are...
10 functions of a hospital (and interaction with GPs) What does a hospital do? What happens there? How do they interact (or not) with GPs? Hospitals have many functions. Most have the following 10 fun...
A typical day in the life of your GP This is a typical day in the life of a typical GP in the NHS. 06:15. Alarm goes off. 07:15. Leave for work – taking flask of hot drink and sandwiches. 07:30....
What to do if you can’t get GP appointment (3 alternatives) We all know how hard it is get face-to-face (F2F) appointment with a GP nowadays. MyHSN is very sorry about this issue. If you canR...
Can I see my NHS medical record? Unfortunately there is no single complete NHS medical record. But you can see parts of it – for example, at your GPs and hospital – and cobble most of it t...
When should I see a doctor about anxiety? If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety over a long period of time, you may have an anxiety disorder. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a long-term co...
When should I see a doctor about a chest infection? Chest infections – often called upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) – often follow colds or flu. Most, like colds and flu, are du...
How do I change my GP (general practitioner)? It is quite easy actually. First of all, yes you can. All general practices are not the same. And not all patients and doctors get on. You may have a prob...
Should I change my GP if I move to a new area? Yes. If you move to a different area of the country, please inform your GP (and local hospital) of your new address. You will need to register with a new...
