What are the most common causes of sepsis?
What are the most common causes of sepsis? In this article we will describe what are the most common causes of sepsis. A bit of background first. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a rare but serious complica...
What are the most common causes of sepsis? In this article we will describe what are the most common causes of sepsis. A bit of background first. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a rare but serious complica...
Are NHS hospitals air conditioned? No, not normally (well not most of the hospital). There is national NHS guidance which states that routine use of air conditioning (AC) is not allowed; partly for sa...
Whats the difference between a benign and malignant lump or tumour? Lumps and growths in the body can have lots of different causes. Your doctor may use the term ‘benign’ or ‘maligna...
How to get an emergency carer for your Mum First of all, it is possible. But it requires some work .. and persistence. If you have a frail elderly parent (or other loved one) with care needs, you may ...
Can temporary residents get NHS care? Yes. Very much so – and that is right and proper. If you are living in the UK temporarily (or on holiday), and you are not registered with a local GP, you ...
Radiotherapy or X-ray treatment is very effective on its own in treating many cancers, such as head and neck, cervical, lung and brain. It is also given as supplementary treatment after cancer has bee...
Pre-chemotherapy clinic – do I need to attend? Yes! Let us explain why. Chemotherapy is one of the main treatments for cancer. A course of chemotherapy usually takes between three to six months....
Travel and parking on cancer treatment days Having treatment for cancer is tough, and your journey to the hospital or clinic should be as stress-free as possible. It may be possible, if you ask, for y...
What is a cancer MDT? MDT stands for ‘multi-disciplinary team’, and the cancer MDT refers to a committee that is made up of a range of health professionals. The committee involves a range ...
Can I reverse a ReSPECT form? Yes. ReSPECT stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment. What is a ReSPECT form? It is a form that puts limits on your care (including cardiac r...
