Admissions
What is ‘outpatients’? A hospital outpatient department (OPD) – or ‘outpatients’ – is a part of a hospital where patients receive medical care without being admitte...
10 Common Lumps – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor 1. Lipoma (fatty lump) What it is: Soft, rubbery, painless lump under the skinUsually OK if: Grows very slowly Moves easily when pressed ...
Is the NHS ‘Winter Pressure’ a Myth? What the Data Really Shows For decades, the narrative of the “NHS Winter Crisis” has dominated UK headlines. The common assumption is that ...
10 Thoughtful Ways to Support Someone in the Hospital It’s often difficult to find the right words when a friend or loved one is hospitalized. To help you provide genuine comfort without the clichés, ...
GP, Urgent Care, or A&E? Where to Go When You Are Unwell Deciding where to seek medical help can be stressful, especially when you are in pain or worried about a loved one. Whilst A&E (Acciden...
How to Get Seen Faster in A&E: Tips for Effective Triage If you are at an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, it is important to understand one thing: A&E is not a first-come, first-s...
Renal Angiomyolipoma: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a type of benign kidney tumour. While the word “tumour” sounds scary, these are non-cancerous gr...
What is a renal angiomyolipoma? An angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign (non-cancerous) kidney tumour that is a growth of abnormal blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat tissue. These tumours are typically...
Chronic Prostatitis: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Chronic Prostatitis, often referred to as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), is a persistent condition characterized by lingering pain or...
Diverticular Disease : 5 Common Symptoms and When to See a Doctor Diverticular disease is a common digestive condition affecting the large intestine (colon). It occurs when small, bulging pouches call...
