Tag: GP

Natasha Larmie weighs 13st and has a BMI that means she is classed as obese. But the GP, who calls herself The Fat Doctor, has no plans to lose weight in 2021. In fact, she has vowed to not lose a pound in the year ahead. This comes after she dropped nearly three stone last

Need a GP? Just ask Alexa! New NHS scheme tells patients to use smart speakers to ease pressure on staff… but critics say it could put lives at risk Alexa will recall reliable information from the NHS site to inform patients The move is part of the NHS Long Term Plan to make the service

Encouraging doctors to COMPETE to refer more patients for cancer testing ‘could save thousands lives’ Letters telling GPs other surgeries refer more patients could spur them on Below-average referrers sent 10 per cent more patients for tests after being told Experts say UK cancer survival rates are held back because of late diagnoses Encouraging doctors

ASK THE GP: Why are my vitamin D levels so low – and how do I fix it? ASK THE GP: Why are my vitamin D levels so low – and how do I fix it? Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions I’m 50, with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. I have a healthy diet

ASK THE GP: Why have I had a cold for 12 years? Dr Martin Scurr answers your questions Since I was 11 years old, I’ve had what appears to be a chronic cold. I sneeze continuously and it weakens me and gives me itchy eyes and pains in my face. I’m now 23 and there