Focuses on the ability of the British National Health Service framework to improve general practitioner delivery of diabetes care. Publication of the framework in 2002; Concentration on clinical issues; Cross-reference...
When something is broken, the boldest reforms can often seem the most tempting. Some want to overhaul the NHS’s funding model, switching from a system funded by taxation to one based on social insurance, as in France or Germany. Others mull the case for much wider use of means-tested ch...
The increasing incidence of breast cancer and disease burden is a significant public health concern. While 30% of breast cancers could be prevented through addressing modifiable risk factors, misconceptions among women about breast cancer risks hamper pr
In Pharmaceutical Freedom Professor Flanigan argues we ought to grant people self-medication rights for the same reasons we respect people’s right to
So how much does a teenager need to sleep? “My (almost) teen is in the middle of it all (voice broken, growing a lot - about half an inch a month, etc and he’s always tired. He struggles to get up in the morning but doesn’t want to go to bed any earlier… [Is it] nor...
How much sleep should I get each night? Generally, we need abouteight hours of sleep a nightto feel well rested, but this can vary from person to person. Some people may feel energised after having just six hours every night, so it’s best to try to find out how much sleep you need...
How Much Does It Cost to Retire in the United Kingdom? From lush countryside to bustling cities, the United Kingdom offers both tranquility and adventure to retirees. Whether you find rustic villages or a cultural center like Edinburgh more appealing, you’ll generally enjoy lower costs for tra...
However, the proverbial s**t is hitting the fan because a 10 year study has revealed that this vast increase in drug spend has done nothing at all to decrease NHS costs. To put this into numbers £30 billion has been spent rewarding GPs for prescribing drugs that have proven close to ...
If manufacturers disclose the risks of their drugs, the argument goes, people will be able to avoid dangerous drugs (even if they are available for purchase), in much the same way people avoid ingesting bleach. This duty to disclose, however, is on shaky grounds. Flanigan argues that manu-...
I ain't got much … I'm one of these people, I'm either high or low. I don't fluctuate. So, i.e. going on holiday, that was a high, I go to my friend's, I do anything and everything, but it still doesn't take my depression away. It's still there, it doesn't matter...