Confidentiality forms a cornerstone of a Doctor-patient relationship and except for certain circumstances outlined in law; whatever is discussed in a consultation remains confidential. A medical secretary transcribes a clinical letter following consult, but they too are bound by the same requirements of confidentiality. I send a copy of the…
There has been a lot of interest in the recent reports in the press about metal on metal (MOM) hip replacements. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued an update on its previous advice regarding these implants at the end of June 2017. This advice is made available…
Celebrating the legacy for cycling created by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 starts at 05:45 in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, then follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 finishes on…
Physical activity is important in the prevention and treatment of many significant medical conditions including heart and lung disease, diabetes, cancer, increased blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis and depression. One of the few drawbacks of physical activity is the possibility of injury.The chance of injury is dictated by factors related to the…
A recent systematic review of return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery has recently been published… Sixty-nine articles were reviewed, investigating 7556 patients The review showed that following ACL reconstruction 81% of people returned to sport (any sport) 65% returned to their preinjury level of sport 55%…
