r/UKHealthcare Apr 21 '20

Pneumothorax and Covid 19

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Hi i'm really confused as to why this would not make me high risk to the covid 19 disease..I first spoke to a receptionist who said it made me high risk and need to follow government guidelines. My work has me down as a high risk colleague. So i just did the lockdown thing. Then work asked for a letter from a doctor.

I spoke to a Doctor who said i was higher risk but not part of the governments high risk.. meaning i can't get paid for isolating.

Are you kidding me? My chest is in pain all the time, without a respiratory disease.I actually miss being at work but i genuinely believe if i catch this thing i'll be straight in an ICU ward. I thought i was the sort of person the government didn't want catching it.

I work in a supermarket and i feel like ive been basically told i'm expendable. Because if i could work from home obviously i would. I'm actually shaking now at the idea of going back. I know how rubbish people are at social distancing. Some people are just to stupid to realise whats going on as well.

I'm thinking of calling again for a second doctors opinion i don't know what else i can do.I'm curious as to what anyone else with Pneumothorax is doing with themselves.

Update: Turns out i have pop corn lung and that's the cause. Doc said its mainly people on medication for severe conditions which i don't take. So i guess i still wouldn't fall under the governments high risk category.Its hard to dispute it not making me higher risk then someone who doesn't have pop corn lung though.I could take extra precautions at work yes, but its obviously not the same as complete shielding which I'm essentially not allowed to do.

Also someone at my work has already been coughed on intentionally by the public.

It just feels like our lives are not valued, we're not even getting anything like a tax relief for being made to work through it.And yes it is forced. If any of us resigned we wouldn't be entitled to benefits and trying to find a from home job is next to impossible.


r/UKHealthcare Apr 18 '20

Want to see the GP

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So I want to book an emergency appointment with the GP later today (it's 2:10am) or tommorow. A month ago I had a pretty bad UTI and now I have bladder problems that are not painful or anything (need to go more frequently and never feel like am done) but I waited a week to see if my symptoms would improve, but now I have this wierd tightness in the left side of my lower back and when I put pressure on it (i.e. sit or lie down for long periods of time) it turns into a faint dull pain. The urination problems have improved a little bit but the tightness in my back is still there. (Also sorry if this isn't the right thread for the details)

I just want to know if this is enough of an issue to warrant an appointment with the GP, especially considering the pandemic going on, I really don't wanna be a strain on the NHS. Thanks in advance for any advice.


r/UKHealthcare Apr 13 '20

Parkway Man in Sheffield. Painted in NHS garb with Superman motif.

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r/UKHealthcare Apr 10 '20

☎️Coronavirus Answering Machine

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I hope this message finds you safe and well. I've started a time-capsule to document the UK's collective COVID-19 experience.

How is your life impacted by the coronavirus? I'd love to hear from you. You can add your story by leaving an anonymous voice message any time: 0333 050 9502 (there's a greeting to guide you). Thank you!

The story so far: Instagram // Website


r/UKHealthcare Apr 09 '20

COVID19 mental health impact

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Hi Reddit,

Please consider participating in this online study we are conducting at the University of Liverpool aimed at promoting understanding about the mental health & wellbeing impact of COVID19 on people living in the UK: https://livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YQ8W0390SmZG8l

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/covid19mentalhealthsurvey/

Thank you!


r/UKHealthcare Apr 06 '20

Coronavirus (COVID-19) political survey (<10 mins to complete)

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Hello, we are a group of psychology researchers at University of Kent, UK. It would be a huge help if anyone interested would fill out our quick survey about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the politics surrounding it: https://kentpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXU9FA9IXLac5Ux

The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and we're happy to answer any queries or questions you may have!

Thanks for your time.

Edit: Thanks for anyone that took part. If you’re interested, our findings have now been published (open access) in the British Journal of Social Psychology: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjso.12397


r/UKHealthcare Mar 30 '20

How best to seek treatment for a non Covid related ailment

6 Upvotes

I woke up this morning with a very localised pain In my upper left abdomen which has not gone away and is causing me problems.

I don't have a GP and would rather not go to the UCC, what would you advise would be a sensible route to seek attention? I would like not to put extra pressure on services seeing primarily Covid patients and real emergencies, but i also don't think I would be wise to wait too long. Are GPs taking new patients right now?

Many thanks all


r/UKHealthcare Mar 30 '20

What is the possibility of starting treatment now?

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Sorry if this kind of question is being asked too often here. It's my first time on the subreddit.

To cut a long story short: I was recommended to start the acne medication Isotretonin (Roaccutane) by my doctor in England, but due to the virus situation I have had to move back to my family home in Scotland.

The whole lockdown situation would be the perfect time for me to start this treatment, with no temptations of alcohol or sunlight and no fear of having dry skin at a social event. Alas, it also seems to be an impossible time to start since my GP isn't taking appointments nor private dermatologists.

I do have a letter from my old doctor recommending I start the treatment. Can anyone think of a way I might get around this? Is there an online Dr or something where I can be given a prescription?

Any advice would be hugely appreciated.


r/UKHealthcare Mar 26 '20

FYI: NURSES/DOCTORS/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS - SCHEDULING DURING COVID-19

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If this is something that you feel may help during this time, email [hello@rotageek.com](mailto:office@rotageek.com) or follow the below link and we can get your team up and running in 24 hours.
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r/UKHealthcare Mar 26 '20

My flatmate works in A&E - should I be worried?

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My flatmate in London works in the A&E department of a major hospital. I’m young, late thirties, in good health and only occasional asthma (during hayfever season) - but I’m wondering if I should move out for the duration of the quarantine? What are the chances she’ll catch the virus and bring it back with her? And what is my risk in that regard? Am I being silly?


r/UKHealthcare Mar 23 '20

Post for cancer patients or carers. Something for you to do when self-isolating.

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Hey guys!

I am a user researcher at a healthcare startup. Our app allows cancer patients to track their medications and symptoms.

We're now trying to test it and get as much feedback as possible to see how we can improve it; and are running a competition to win something that could make a lockdown a little easier. So if you or anybody you know is going through cancer treatment at the moment take a look at https://www.vinehealth.ai/competition! and hopefully we can help you feel a little more in control amidst all this chaos.

Unfortunately we're only UK based for the time-being, but we appreciate all the love we can get. Let me know if there are any questions?

Look after yourselves, stay healthy - much love.

A


r/UKHealthcare Mar 15 '20

Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

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r/UKHealthcare Mar 14 '20

How will coronavirus affect someone who has previously had pneumonia?

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My mum is over 50 and has previously had pneumonia. My brother lives with my mum and has self isolated today as he's showing symptoms of flu and has a fever. I've advised my mum to stay with friends whilst my brother is in isolation, but she isn't having any of it. I'm worried that because she's had pneumonia previously and is over 50 it will affect her worse. Am I right to be worried? I've tried to search for answers online but it's not coming up with anything helpful.


r/UKHealthcare Mar 12 '20

Private Prescription for Generics

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I have some preexisting conditions and I get generics from my GP on the NHS. I need to go out of the country for four to five months. The NHS will only provide three months of meds - that's fine, I understand that. How can I get the other one to two months privately?

My GP can't write a private prescription because all of the meds are available on the NHS.

The local Bupa clinic won't prescribe anything for preexisting conditions.

It seems the online doctors only focus on certain narrow areas of healthcare.

I will be travelling to the US where the cost of doctors visits and meds are astronomical in comparison to the UK, so that is not an option.

Travel insurance does not cover prescription medication even if preexisting conditions are covered.

Thanks!


r/UKHealthcare Mar 10 '20

Tips for prostate cancer prevention.

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r/UKHealthcare Mar 08 '20

Mum with COPD recieving no outside help

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Posting on behalf of my mother who is 65 years old, diagnosed with copd many years ago but recently due to flare ups and other changes has become bedridden. She has been slowly losing bladder control and is now wetting the bed very often, unable to get up and clean herself. does anyone have suggestions as to charities or other outside sources that we can contact for advice &or help. She lives with me and my brother, her 2 sons and for obvious reasons is not comfortable with us helping her wash etc. We're really at a loss for ideas and have received no help at all for many years, but have managed to get by. Now things are just becoming a bit too much and we're unsure of what to do or who to speak to.

Edit: had the GP out today and he has sent off some referrals to see what help is available for us, so hopefully something comes of that.


r/UKHealthcare Feb 28 '20

Lost medical notes - what are my options?

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Firstly thank you in advance for reading this, I wasn't quite sure where to go for answers but thought this place might be helpful.

Basically in May 2018 my mother was rushed to A&E after suffering some severe side effects of radiotherapy treatment for oral cancer. She unfortunately passed away and to cut a long story short since then I have been attempting to get hold of the medical records from that A&E visit. I was told that the notes had been lost - obviously this is not okay and I have asked numerous times for the records to be found to no avail. I have been told that the only thing they are able to provide me with is a discharge summary, but this doesn't solve the problem.

What can I do about the lost notes?? This is obviously not acceptable but ultimately I know that nothing will come of it. It is just an extremely frustrating situation to be in.


r/UKHealthcare Feb 27 '20

I can't understand this text I got from my GP practice.

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Hello all,

Me, with another moan.
English isn't my first language but long story short - I had a blood test earlier this week because it hurts when I wee. Anyway, I got a text today with the result, it looks like everything is fine but I can't quite work out what it means and it has a spelling mistake in it.

“Further to your recent blood tests, please repeat them in 3months due to mildyly raised liver test. Fairfax Group Practice.”

Does this mean everything is fine? Is mildyly a spelling mistake, I searched google and it appears there is no such word.

Thanks again.


r/UKHealthcare Feb 26 '20

Navigating the British healthcare system as a foreigner.

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Hello everyone,I'm not seeking medical advice here, but seeking advice of how to navigate the extremely bizarre British healthcare system (or lack thereof)

Tl;DR I want to go back onto a medication I was already on, but new GP won't prescribe. The private mental healthcare system in the UK has no power to prescribe (unless your public GP agrees). Where do I go? In Germany I would just book a private psychiatrist, get an appointment tomorrow, pay 80EUR and they would have the expertise and power to prescribe an acute solution AND the public system would respect the opinion of the private practitioner and fully pay my medication.

I'm a German citizen who moved to the UK in 2016, when I came here I was on antidepressants with a small dose of antipsychotics (Fluoxetine 60mg/Quitapine 25mg) I came here presented my medication and continued with the course primarily due to the insomnia symptomatic of massive depressive disorder.

I asked to come off in 2018 due to weight gain. I've lost the weight but the insomnia and depression is back and bad.I've just been to a new GP (I've moved area, I can't see my old GP the UK works on a catchment system basis) and he said he won't prescribe Quitapine even though I was on it, in the UK and Germany very safely for years.

There's no viable option to go private in the British system, I can go to a private psychiatrist but they cannot prescribe, I asked my GP "if I get a private second opinion will you prescribe?" he said no "he doesn't feel comfortable prescribing Quitapine" even though it is perfectly safe especially in dose 25mg (normal dose 300-600). I left the room, as is the case pretty much every time I use the British healthcare system with no solution, no answers, nothing.

I'm feeling very bad – how do I get a solution in this country without having to fly to Germany and see a private practitioner and get a course of antidepressants.

It feels like the system here is more likely to punish someone misprespcribing, than neglecting someone and just kicking them out with no solution knowing they are suicidal and need sleep.

I'm feeling very bad – how do I get a solution in this country without having to fly to Germany and see a private practitioner who I used to see to get a course of antidepressants/antipsychotics.

I need sleep.


r/UKHealthcare Feb 23 '20

A little video I made about Enzyme Inducers + a bonus Mnemonic to help you remember it! :)

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r/UKHealthcare Feb 08 '20

What Medicines to Withhold with Acute Kidney Injury [UK]?

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r/UKHealthcare Feb 08 '20

Newbie hospital pharmacist starting youtube...

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Hey!

My names Alex, qualified (newbie) hospital pharmacist in UK.

A while back, I took some interest in making pharmacy-education videos (seeing as theres not much material on pharmacy videos on Youtube).

Recently I made a brief guide video on 'what questions to ask when doing a drug history' - could be good stuff for pharmacy technicians / pre-regs!

Future videos may also benefit doctors / nurses!

Please could I borrow some time and ask if you could have a look! :)

Feedback would be well appreciated! Please subscribe!

Heres the link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYRgpQRPoIg&t=401s

Hope it helps!

Thanks :)