Admissions
What is an ICU (intensive care unit)? People may need admission to a hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after a major accident, or due to a sudden and critical deterioration in health, or have a plann...
Why a suicidal person should go to A&E – and what happens If you have having serious suicidal thoughts, do not delay. Ring 999 or go to A&E now It may seem strange for a suicidal person go to ...
Do’s and don’ts of visiting someone in hospital Visiting someone – a loved one – in hospital is usually a positive thing for them, and you. So. Let’s talk about visiting someone in hospital – do...
10 common reasons to go to A&E Are you having trouble deciding to go to A&E? If so, here are 10 common reasons to go to A&E. If you have any if them, you should consider it. CRASH-CABIN is...
What is A&E for? An Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a...
What is a minor illness/injury unit (MIU) – and what are they for? In this article we will explain what a MIU is, and what type of conditions they are for. What is a minor illness/injury unit (MIU)? M...
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...
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 Para...
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 w...
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...
