NHS GP Urges Patients to Avoid ‘Blind Trust’ in Diagnoses and Emphasizes Informed Trust Thursday, March 12, 2026 nhs gp trust diagnosis healthcare medicine communication patientcare medicalerrors empathy Dr Leen Tannous, a London-based NHS GP who also works in private healthcare, has shared a frank perspective on patient trust in doctors. Speaking on Instagram, she cautions patients against blindly trusting medical diagnoses … Read More
GP Explains NHS 9-Minute Rule and What Happens If You're Late to Your Appointment Wednesday, March 11, 2026 nhs gp appointment healthcare punctuality latepolicy dnas pharmacists patientcare scheduling Booking a GP appointment through the NHS can often feel like a challenging task due to high demand and limited availability, despite recent efforts to improve access. When you do secure an appointment, arriving on time … Read More
BBC Doctor Reveals Crucial Advice for Anyone Taking Medication in the UK Friday, February 27, 2026 medication healthcare pharmacology prescriptions patientsafety sideeffects gp pharmacist nhs patientcare During a recent appearance on BBC Morning Live, Dr Punam Krishan emphasized the importance of patients actively questioning their GPs whenever prescribed new medication. Addressing hosts Greg Rutherford and Louise Minchin, … Read More
Every GP Surgery in England Adopts New ‘Three Appointment Rule’ to Improve Diagnoses Saturday, January 17, 2026 gps diagnosis cancer nhs primarycare jesssrule patientcare healthcare policy earlydetection A new policy known as Jess’s Rule is being introduced across all GP surgeries in England this week, designed to improve patient safety and reduce missed diagnoses. Named in memory of 27-year-old Jessica Brady, who tragically … Read More
NHS Urges Digoxin Patients to Contact Doctor if Experiencing These Two Common Symptoms Saturday, December 20, 2025 digoxin nhs heart sideeffects medication atrialfibrillation palpitations dizziness heartfailure patientcare The NHS is urging patients taking digoxin to promptly consult their doctor if they experience two or more common side effects linked to the medication. Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, is frequently prescribed to treat various … Read More
Scientists Develop Rapid Blood Test to Accelerate Heart Attack Diagnosis Friday, November 14, 2025 heart attack emergency cardiology troponin bloodtest diagnosis patientcare nhs healthcare New research, supported by the British Heart Foundation, has led to the development of a rapid blood test that can identify whether someone is experiencing a heart attack in just 20 minutes. Traditionally, when patients … Read More