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National GP Patient Survey 2009
Swine Flu Update
Patient Questionnaire Results 2009
Stomach AcheMost attacks of stomach pains are not serious and are usually caused by indigestion or wind. If the pain increases in intensity you should consult your doctor. Back pain Four out of five people suffer back pain at some time. Most often it's caused by strains, minor injury or simple inactivity. Chicken Pox Chicken pox is a relatively harmless illness that mainly affects children. However, the virus can remain dormant in the body and cause shingles in adulthood. Fungal infections of the skinFungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection. |
Dr Osborne Retires
Pneumococcal Vaccination Evening Surgery Healthy eating Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks. Osteoporosis and diet Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones. Healthy bowels Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. |
We now have the results of the national GP Patient Survey 2009. Full details can be viewed via the GP Patient Survey website. Please follow links to access the website.
For the latest advice, information and updates on Swine Flu please follow links.
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As many of you will know, Dr Osborne
If you are over the age of 65 you can now have the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) to protect you against serious forms of pneumococcal infection. You won't need it each year and for most it's a one-off vaccination.
The Practice is pleased to announce the start an evening surgery for working patients. Appointments are available by prior booking only with your GP. This surgery is also designed for ongoing management of chronic conditions.
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