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…

160,000 medics to be asked how they feel about assisted dying
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160,000 medics to be asked how they feel about assisted dying

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/160000-medics-to-be-asked-how-they-feel-about-assisted-dying-11927311 By Sky news The British Medical Association has, since 2006, opposed assisted dying but they’re asking members if they still feel that way. The British Medical Association is asking its members how they feel about its stance on assisted dying. The union’s position since 2006 has been that it…

Coronavirus: Five things you need to know
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Coronavirus: Five things you need to know

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51386894 ByBBC Health news Myths around the risks of coronavirus in the UK are doing the rounds. We put the facts straight. There is no need to avoid your local take-away or to stop buying Chinese food or beer from any other outlet. It’s also safe to receive packages and…

My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse
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My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51294812 By Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Louisa Doyle should be working for the NHS, caring for cancer patients. She is fully trained to provide vital chemotherapy treatment, having worked for five years in Australia before coming to the UK. But this week, the 31-year-old will fly back home. With about one…

WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer
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WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/04-02-2020-who-outlines-steps-to-save-7-million-lives-from-cancer By WHO News release Geneva, Switzerland The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase in cancer cases over the next two decades. The…