Introduction As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) seeks to evolve and adapt to current healthcare challenges, the importance of capitalising on the skills and expertise of all healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, has become increasingly evident. Their integration into primary care teams within the UK to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of patient care has […]
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a common condition that affects up to 13 million people in the UK. It is caused by an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to pollen, resulting in inflammation of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva. Hay fever symptoms can include sneezing, rhinorrhoea, nasal congestion, pruritus, and ocular irritation. Hay fever can impair […]
When was the last time you issued a prescription for a Controlled drug or any other drug that you suspect to be misused/ abused? Probably not that long ago, Right! Let’s find out more: What do you do when you see: Scenario A · There is a known and linked Diagnosis · It seems justified […]
An Overview of the Monkeypox Outbreak in 2022 Monkeypox is a rare infection found primarily in parts of west or central Africa. The disease is caused by the monkeypox virus which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. This is the same family of viruses as cowpox and smallpox. One of the symptoms of Monkeypox is a […]
Accelerated renal function deterioration in a Type 1 diabetic. Purpose of case study: Patient (male aged 46) was found to have diminishing renal function over a course of 6 years. This led to a complete renal failure. There were no intrinsic renal disease or post-renal reasons for deterioration in kidney function. However, there had been […]
I am honoured to step into the role of President of the General Practice and Primary Care Section at the Royal Society of Medicine. As the first nurse in this role, I look forward to jointly planning interprofessional events and working collaboratively with other organisations and sections in the council. I have had a diverse […]
The Current Climate of Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy better known as ‘heart failure’ caused by various factors can be very debilitating and detrimental to a person’s quality of life. Many patients complain of undue breathlessness and unable to carry out their normal daily activities of life because of their symptoms, and sometimes may become fatigued, depressed and […]
We have compiled the mandatory training module to meet the yearly requirements for healthcare professionals working in primary care and general practice. Sessions can be accessed as a bundle or as individual sessions. The mandatory training for health and social care workers modules are guided by the following: Standards set by the Health and Care […]
EXOGENOUS STEROID AND ADRENAL SUPPRESSION REFERENCE TO NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY ALERT (AUG 2020) To understand impact of exogenous steroid on hormones excreted by adrenal glands let’s briefly look at adrenal glands: Adrenal glands are small triangular shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. These glands are a part of endocrine system. Cortex of adrenal […]