Navigating Hospital Wards: Who is the Best Person to Call for Patient Updates? Calling a hospital ward can be a daunting experience. With dozens of staff members buzzing around, knowing exactly who to...
Do Hospitals “Lose” Patients? Understanding the Reality of Hospital Admissions When we ask, “Do hospitals lose patients?” it sounds like the setup for a joke or a plot point in...
How to Prepare for a Virtual GP Appointment: A Patient’s Guide Virtual appointments have become a staple of modern healthcare. While the shift from the waiting room to the living room was sudden, mast...
Can My Pharmacist Do a Tablet Review? The short answer is yes, absolutely. In fact, in the modern NHS, the pharmacist is often the most qualified person to sit down with you and look at your prescript...
NHS Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) and Walk-in Centres If you have an urgent medical need that isn’t a life-threatening emergency, an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) or Walk-in Centre is often the best ...
Can Your GFR Improve? Understanding Kidney Function Changes Short answer = not usually. But sometimes, yes. Here is the longer answer. If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or r...
How to Prevent Cancer: 10 Science-Backed Ways to Lower Your Risk While there is no “magic wand” to guarantee a cancer-free life, clinical research consistently shows that nearly 40% of can...
How long are GPs appointments? In most General Practices, 10 minutes is allocated for most appointments. But it is thought that: 30% last more than 15 minutes 20% last more than 20 minutes. Note. Ther...
Prediabetes – How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Prediabetes is a warning sign that you’re at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, with lifestyle changes, you can prevent or delay its o...
What is a Dietitian? When it comes to nutrition, there is a lot of misinformation online. If you are looking for evidence-based medical advice regarding your food and health, you need a Registered Di...
