Don't dial that number

Article Abstract:

It is common for the UK's emergency ambulances, which cost the National Health Service 470 million pounds sterling a year, to be abused by people who dial the 999 emergency number for inappropriate reasons. For these people, an emergency ambulance merely represents free transport to a hospital for treatment for very minor conditions. Some observers believe the excessive burden on the ambulance service could be lifted by treating some patients at home, while others believe that response times for less serious calls could be increased or that vehicles and crews could be more closely aligned with the nature of the patient's condition.

Ambulance Services, Local passenger transportation, not elsewhere classified, Management, Ambulance service

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Storm in an A-cup

Article Abstract:

The case of a 12-year-old girl who had breast augmentation surgery on the National Health Service has attracted considerable controversy. The widespread interest in the case reflects the fact that it appears impossible to hold a rational discussion about breast size in the UK. This girl had valid medical reasons for requiring surgery, and cosmetic surgery on another part of her body would not have attracted controversy at all. It was perfectly legitimate for National Health Service funds to be used to correct a physical deformity.

Public opinion, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic surgery, Mammaplasty, Breast reconstruction

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Take two leeches before meals

Article Abstract:

Iron is vital to good health, but high iron levels can have a negative impact on health, leading to the formation of a particularly dangerous form of cholesterol, which is already widely recognized as causing heart disease. In some cases, blood-letting may be required to reduce the level of haemoglobin, which contains iron atoms, in a patient's blood. Those seeking to avoid heart disease should be aware of their blood iron levels, but must also avoid smoking, exercise regularly and eat a low-fat diet.

Health aspects, Prevention, Heart diseases, Iron in the body, Iron (Nutrient)

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