by Verite Reily Collins | Nov 25, 2019 | Diary Archive
Here we go again – yet another NHS hospital trust is facing claims of clinical malpractice and a flood of lawsuits. I wish they would bring back Matron, instead of lumbering hospitals with overpaid and seemingly useless Chief Executives. There are some who...
by Verite Reily Collins | Nov 22, 2019 | Getting an Appointment
Waiting times lengthen for cancer treatment Cancer patients should come forward to ask for cancer treatment. according to Prof. Stephen Powis, National Medical Director of NHS England. This is all very well, but watching juvenile performances from our Politicians...
by Verite Reily Collins | Nov 20, 2019 | Tips & Tricks
Facebook reverses decision Facebook banned a post from an artist who recreates nipples on women whose breasts have been reconstructed after cancer. However, after a group of women led by British tattoo artist Vicky Martin flew a giant balloon in protest at...
by Verite Reily Collins | Nov 19, 2019 | Diary Archive
Patients have the drive and motivitation to search for the best care, so when we take time to do our research and work out what is causing frightening side effects, why don’t doctors listen to us? Admit that we know and understand what is causing problems....
by Verite Reily Collins | Nov 14, 2019 | Exercising
Exercise is cheap – and effective The NHS says exercise helps boost recovery, and unlike many schemes, it needn’t cost anything. Yet another ‘initiative’ is appearing at a local surgery near you: Social Prescribing (SP). Basically this is an...