Health chiefs have been criticised after the patient was left feeling a 'shadow of her former self' following the surgery ...

This guidance is part of the The purpose of health records section of the Good practice guidelines for GP electronic patient records. Everyone in a health and care organisation is responsible for ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. AN AYRSHIRE patient waited over two-and-a-half years for a hysterectomy, according to new data. The waiting time for the procedure in Ayrshire ...

The NHS is no stranger to change. Since its inception in 1948, it has undergone numerous reorganisations, each attempting to improve efficiency, patient care, and financial sustainability.

When I meet a patient with a complicated medical history, I often start by asking when they were last perfectly well. Darcie couldn’t remember ever being truly well. Darcie is 20 years old.

The routine is familiar for most people: When checking in for an appointment with a doctor or other health care provider, patients typically complete and sign a pile of paperwork, including a form ...

Accrued patients had radical hysterectomy prior to enrollment into the study. Trial participants were randomly assigned to receive either adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) or radiotherapy alone (RT).

To meet the criteria for informed consent, the patient must receive and understand five things: The diagnosis The proposed treatment The risks and benefits of the treatment Alternative treatments and ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but hospital emergency rooms can be hazardous to the health of elderly patients. The chaotic environment can cause delirium and deconditioning to set in fast ...

These changes will not impact patient’s access to the NHS and its ... alongside half of the 3,300 DHSC positions which work on the NHS. Mr Streeting said that he expects this transition to ...

It is normal to have some bleeding, or spotting, after a hysterectomy. However, if a person experiences persistent, sudden, or heavy bleeding, it may be best to contact a doctor for evaluation.

Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) are set to benefit from a life-changing ‘take at home’ tablet, as the NHS becomes the first healthcare system in Europe to roll it out ...