6 h. ago Millions taking common pill ibuprofen at risk of 'life threatening' side effects, warns NHS doctor

Dr Mark Porter issued a warning about a common pill, outlining the early warning signs of a life-threatening side effect

Events

34 h. ago ‘You’re the only port of call for 400 hospital patients, which is absurd’: Matthew Hutchinson on the perils of life as an NHS doctor

He’s a rheumatologist, a standup comedian – and now the author of a memoir. He talks about racism in healthcare, why Covid was the only time urgent care was properly staffed – and his beef with cardiologistsAre You Really the Doctor?, Matthew Hutchinson’s memoir of being a black doctor in the NHS, opens in A&E with a patient suffering from a thunderclap headache and taking time out from his excruciating pain to complain that Hutchinson is “very scruffy”. “I’m wearing scrubs, the pyjama-like, hospital-issue uniform – something pretty difficult to put your own personal flair on,” Hutchinson writes, concluding wearily that the guy must have been reacting to something else: “Skin, hair, or general vibe.” You couldn’t call it a microaggression, the patient’s assumption that, being black, Hutchinson was unlikely to be an expert. But this anecdote barely registers on the Geiger counter of bigotry in healthcare that Hutchinson writes about trenchantly and acerbically, from the prejudice...

Science

54 h. ago ITV's Dr Amir Khan supported as he declares 'I'm not ashamed'

The NHS doctor and ITV star has been praised for 'keeping it real'

Politics

9 d. ago NHS doctor shares warning signs of heart attacks in women as they often go unnoticed

While many of us might think we know the common signs of heart attacks, an NHS doctor insists that symptoms in women often go unnoticed - and this can be extremely dangerous

Events

1 week ago Edinburgh locals 'treated by fake mental health doctor' as NHS alert issued

Police have arrested a man in connection with drugs and firearms offences following a search of a house in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh.

Society

2 w. ago Peter Andre's wife admits 'I don't always get it right' in parenting confession

NHS doctor Emily MacDonagh has opened up on her family life with her husband Peter Andre as they prepare to mark their 10th wedding anniversary later this year

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Fife admits it broke the law over allowing trans doctor to use female changing room

The equalities watchdog has said the health board must carry out an equality impact assessment ‘immediately’.

Society

2 w. ago Do you suffer from crippling heartburn? This is what really causes it, the surprising home remedies that can help... and the 'cures' you should avoid, by leading expert DR CAMERON BRADDY

Around one in four people experience heartburn from time to time - and while many presume medication is the only way to alleviate it, relief can be found using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard.

Events

2 w. ago Bizarre hack could help banish painful leg cramps, top medic claims

An UK NHS doctor has shared a simple hack that may help alleviated horrible leg muscle cramps.

Politics

3 w. ago Could YOU have hidden autism? Doctor shares ten questions which could reveal if you do

The prompts are taken from the AQ-19 test, a widely used screening tool for people aged 16 and over, which helps doctors decide whether a full autism assessment is necessary.

Politics

4 w. ago New NHS fat jab guidance issued as top doctor says it's 'crucial'

The obesity medication is being used by thousands of people in the UK but new recommendations have been issued including for those taking Wegovy and Mounjaro

Politics

4 w. ago A&E doctor shares trick that helps him fall asleep 'in minutes' on night shifts

If you're struggling to sleep, you might want to give this trick a go - it's worked wonders for an NHS doctor who often works night shifts and needs to get as much rest as possible

Politics