Admissions
What is a ward clerk? If you are in hospital, get to know the ward clerk. Why? They are important as they do the admin on the ward and make things happen. They often are a mine of useful information, ...
How to Prevent Myself Being Readmitted to Hospital?: A Practical Guide to a Safe Discharge Leaving the hospital is a major milestone in recovery, but for many, the transition home is the most vulnerab...
Do Hospitals and GPs Share Information When Your Medication Changes? One of the most common frustrations for patients in the UK is discovering that their GP is unaware of medication changes made durin...
Understanding the Neonatal Unit: A Guide for Parents and Families A neonate is the medical term for a baby during their first 28 days of life. While most births go exactly as planned, some babies arri...
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Surgery: A Patient’s Guide Preparing for an operation or surgical procedure can feel overwhelming, but being an active participant in your healthcare is cruci...
Stuck in an Ambulance Outside A&E? What to Expect and Why It Happens Across the UK, “Ambulance Handover Delays” have become a significant challenge for the NHS. If you or a loved one a...
Why to Go to A&E for Suicidal Thoughts If you are feeling suicidal or are worried you might act on thoughts of self-harm, do not wait. You are experiencing a medical emergency, and the NHS is equi...
Visiting Someone in Hospital : 5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts Visiting a friend or family member in the hospital is one of the most supportive things you can do. A familiar face can significantly boost a patient...
10 Common Reasons to Go to A&E Deciding whether to visit the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department can be stressful. To help you make the right choice, clinicians often use the CRASH-CABIN a...
When is the Best Time to Visit an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)? If you need urgent medical attention but want to avoid a four-hour wait, timing is everything. Whilst health emergencies don’t al...
