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Inside the Role of a GP Expert Witness: Clinical Negligence, Common Primary Care Errors, and Defensible Documentation
By Dr Hassan Khalil, NHS GP and GP Expert Witness For today’s blog post, we’re doing something a bit different. I recently spoke with Dr Hassan Khalil, an NHS GP and GP Expert Witness, to better understand what happens when clinical practice is examined through a legal lens. We often hear the term “expert witness”…
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Statins: Separating Myth from Medicine
By Derek Miao, clinical pharmacist and medical writer If your doctor recently recommended a statin, you may be wondering what it is and why it matters. You may also have heard conflicting information or myths about statins — so what’s actually true? Let’s dive in and break it down to plain language! Contents DISCLAIMER: While I…
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Understanding Obesity Beyond the Myths
By Dr Glady Ann Thomas, BDS Obesity is often discussed loudly in society but understood quietly. Many people know it is linked to a multitude of chronic diseases, yet few truly understand how. Even fewer feel supported when navigating it. Obesity is a chronic health condition influenced by far more than what someone eats. It…
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The Hidden Impact of Mpox Stigma
By Dr. Chinyere Martins-Odum, MBBS, BNSc Mpox, formerly called Monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the Monkeypox virus. Beyond physical illness, it carries psychological and social sequelae. Contents DISCLAIMER: While I am a practising doctor, the information on this site is for educational purposes only. It does not take into account your personal circumstances, which can significantly affect medical…
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The Day I Learned My Fear Was My Body Trying to Protect Me
By Inaaya Ashraf Remember that time you were sitting in the waiting room, counting down the minutes until your name was called, and then you finally see your doctor for the blood test results? Something completely normal and common, right? Remember the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. The racing heartbeat. The sweaty palms? And…
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Living With an Eating Disorder in Midlife: Beyond Judgment and Stereotypes
By Shubhaa Forrest CONTENT WARNING — This article contains first-person discussion of anorexia, eating disorder behaviours, weight change, calorie restriction, and the psychological impact of long-term illness. Some readers may find this content distressing. Please take care while reading and consider seeking support if this raises difficult feelings. For support and practical guidance, you can…
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Anorexia: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Recovery
CONTENT WARNING — This article discusses anorexia, including symptoms, restrictive eating behaviours, weight loss, and the physical and psychological effects of the disorder. Some readers may find this content distressing. Please take care while reading, and consider seeking support if it raises difficult feelings. What is anorexia? Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health disorder…
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Understanding Lab Results: Why “Abnormal” Doesn’t Always Mean Something Is Wrong
By Dr Alisha Naaz, PharmD For many patients, the most stressful part of a medical test is not the needle, the waiting room, or even the diagnosis. It is the opening of a laboratory (lab) report. A routine blood test is done. A few days later, the results of the report arrive through the NHS…
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Lift Your Way to Better Health: Why Weight Training Matters at All Ages
It’s January, and chances are you’ve headed back to the gym, determined to get fitter and stronger—or at least thought about it. I know I have. But as the year goes on, and the days get shorter and darker, it can be surprisingly hard to maintain the same enthusiasm you felt on New Year’s Day.…
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When the Chatbot Sounds Kinder Than Your Inner Critic: Using AI Without Outsourcing Your Healing
By Alexander Amatus, MBA There is a particular kind of loneliness that arrives at night. Not the dramatic sort. The quiet one. The one where you’re still functional – you’re paying bills, replying to messages, showing up – but inside you feel frayed at the edges, like your nervous system has been running without a…
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