30th April 2020
Welcome to a special COVID-19 edition of NHS Hot Topics. Here we dissect an issue that affects the NHS in the current COVID-19 pandemic. This week we are looking at ventilators. What is a ventilator? Ventilators take over a person’s breathing when their lungs are failing to do so. It does this by forcing…
5th December 2019
The NHS is under increasing pressure year upon year, but winter is the time when the pinch is felt most. With the cold comes flu season, and with more people being admitted to hospital, there can be a lack of beds. Staff shortages are felt even more keenly during this time of increased pressure. Here…
28th November 2018
Consent from a patient is vital before any examination or test is performed on a patient or any treatment is given, and as such the issue of consent is a crucial one to consider when observing medical ethics. For young children, parents can give consent on behalf of the child. In adults, the patient is…
6th February 2018
How much do you know about migrant entitlement to NHS services? In this NHS Hot Topics blog, we explore the Immigration Act, ‘health tourism’ and how migrants can access healthcare services provided by the NHS. Preparing for your interview? Book a space on one of our last few Interview Courses! Definitions Migrant – a person…
2nd January 2018
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017-18! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news from this year in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! What is confidentiality? Confidentiality is one of the core duties of a doctor towards their patients. This is set out by…
19th December 2017
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news or ethical issues surrounding a topic in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! Mental health is a growing issue in today’s society, with 1 in 6 people experiencing a common mental…
18th December 2017
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017-18! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news from 2017-18 in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! What is A&E? Accident & Emergency (A&E), also known as the Emergency Department (ED), is a department within a hospital that is…
12th December 2017
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news or ethical issues surrounding a topic in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! Why do I need to understand this topic? 1 in 3 women will have an abortion. Therefore, it…
5th December 2017
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news from this year in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! There are many challenges facing the NHS, from an ageing population to evolving healthcare needs. This blog will focus on a…
23rd November 2017
Welcome to our new series on NHS Hot Topics 2017! These blogs will cover one recent piece of medical news from this year in detail. Want expert interview preparation? Try our one-day Interview Course! In a Nutshell It is well documented that the demand on GP practices is increasing, not least because of increasing patient…
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