UK health

Ageism in the NHS

This morning's news about the NHS failing those who are aged over 70 and have cancer led to some thought. There is never an excuse for ageism although we know that the NHS is now trying to address its funding issues. When money is tight something will have to give so where the line is drawn is crucial. You may or may not think that it is appropriate to cut back on some services for the elderly.....more

Will Britain follow tough Aussie anti smoking campaign

Back in August 2012 we reported on TEKJournalismUK that Australia was introducing tough new laws regarding the packaging of cigarettes. The thinking behind the changes was that cigarettes would lose what little "glamour" they had. No more shiny tempting packs but instead ones that told the grim truth for many smokers, that is death in nasty circumstances......more.

NHS reform

According to Government Ministers all is well with the NHS. The Tory planned reform of the NHS could offer the boost the NHS needs but it will not.....more

Live organ donation: Would you donate to a stranger?

Advances in medical knowledge, and expertise, lead to an increase in life saving surgery. Tough economic times, added to these advances, have put a strain of health services, such as the NHS in the UK. .....more

5,000 unnecessary leg amputations each year

Maria Hardy
British MPs have issued a 16 page report condemning 5,000 legs amputations which could have been avoided if vascular disease and diabetes had been detected early enough. .....more

Smoking rots your brain

Smoking has been in the news again this week, A study on the effects of smoking appears to have discovered that in simple terms "smoking rots your brain". It is well documented that with age our brain cells become depleted. Contributory factors can include alcohol and substance abuse. . ..more

Liverpool Care Pathway of Dying, reform

The following article about the Liverpool Pathway was written a couple of years ago. Euthanasia continues to be against the law in the UK but the Liverpool Care Pathway of the Dying is often used by hospitals. It is an emotive subject. We all hold firm views over Life and Death, ..more

NHS Black Wednesday

As a supporter of the NHS we know that it is a great "institution". As a realist and a person who has worked for the NHS we know it is not perfect. There are some core issues which should have been addressed some time ago. One is the influx of newly trained doctors who will begin work in NHS hospitals, largely unsupervised. .Full Story Here