Coronavirus declared ‘serious and imminent threat’ to British public by health secretary
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Coronavirus declared ‘serious and imminent threat’ to British public by health secretary

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-serious-and-imminent-threat-to-british-public-health-secretary-11930575 By Alix Culbertson The UK government can now forcibly quarantine people and keep them in isolation to prevent the spread of the virus. The spread of coronavirus has been declared a “serious and imminent threat” to the British public after a patient in isolation tried to “abscond”. The announcement…

NHS cancer patients ‘missing out on basics information’
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NHS cancer patients ‘missing out on basics information’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51439146 By BBC Health news Cancer patients in England are missing out on basic information about their diseases because of staff shortages in the NHS, a charity has warned. Macmillan Cancer Support said at least 120,000 patients a year felt topics including treatments and side effects were not fully explained….

Second rise in student nurse applications ‘very encouraging’
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Second rise in student nurse applications ‘very encouraging’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/education/second-rise-in-student-nurse-applications-very-encouraging-06-02-2020/ By Gemma Mitchell Interest in studying nursing in England has increased for the second year running but the damage caused by the removal of the bursary is still being felt, new figures suggest. Data released today by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) showing applications are continuing on an upward…

Contraception shortage ‘causing utter chaos’
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Contraception shortage ‘causing utter chaos’

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51378514 By Nick Triggle Health correspondent A shortage of contraception is causing chaos and risks unplanned pregnancies and abortions, doctors are warning. Leading sexual health experts have written to ministers warning that the supply shortage is beginning to lead to serious problems across the UK. A number of daily pills…

Ban term ‘painkiller’ to end obsession with drugs
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Ban term ‘painkiller’ to end obsession with drugs

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51378510 By Nick Triggle Health correspondent The term “painkiller” should not be used, to help bust the myth they cure pain, a government adviser suggests. Prof Jamie Coleman said the phrase raised unrealistic expectations – with “pain-reliever” a better option. Research suggests just one in 10 patients seeking help for…