Ethical, Saturday, April 26, 2025 ethics cancer decision-making guilt terminal illness moral obligations societal pressures healthcare end-of-life care patient autonomy A recent study conducted by the Rutgers Cancer Institute suggests that terminally ill cancer patients are heavily influenced by moral obligations and guilt when making medical decisions. The researchers found that up to 88% … Read More
Long Waiting Times for GP Appointments in Gloucestershire Friday, April 25, 2025 gloucestershire nhs appointments waiting times england gp healthcare technology disparities reforms Gloucestershire patients are facing the longest waiting times in England to see their GP, according to new NHS data. Around 11% of GP appointments in March in Gloucestershire took place more than 28 days after booking, the … Read More
UKHSA Issues Warning Against Taking Antibiotics for Cold and Flu Saturday, April 19, 2025 ukhsa antibiotics cold flu viral infections bacterial infections antimicrobial resistance amr healthcare antibiotic resistance public health The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged the public not to use antibiotics to treat colds or flu. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, including the common cold and influenza, as they only target … Read More
Long Ambulance Wait Leads to Permanent Disability After Stroke Friday, April 18, 2025 ambulance stroke disability delay response time healthcare rehabilitation petition nhs pressure A woman, Susan Harding, has been left with permanent disabilities after an ambulance took nearly two hours to reach her following a haemorrhagic stroke. This led to a significant bleed on the brain and left her unable to use … Read More
Avoiding Malnutrition While Losing Weight Wednesday, April 16, 2025 weightloss malnutrition caloriedeficit balanceddiet nutrition metabolism calorieintake gp weightlossjourney healthcare A common mistake in weight loss journeys is cutting too many calories, which can lead to malnutrition and hinder progress. While a calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss, excessively reducing intake can trigger survival … Read More
Bristol School Pupils Star in NHS Public Health Videos Tuesday, April 15, 2025 bristol school pupils nhs public health videos filton avenue healthcare north bristol nhs trust children Pupils at Filton Avenue Primary School in Bristol have taken on the roles of doctors and patients to create a series of adorable yet informative health videos in collaboration with North Bristol NHS Trust. Year One and Year … Read More