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NHS in a new century with same problems
Last article in my NHS history series
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NHS reforms embed
Key milestones in the history of the NHS -1990s
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Market Reforms
This series on the NHS continues with key historical milestones focusing on market reforms
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How we got here
Key milestones in the 70 year history of the NHS
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How the NHS was organised
Outline of how the NHS was organised at the very beginning
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How our NHS came to be
The background to the formation of the NHS
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How I repatriate sick travellers
'Day in the life' outlining my role as a retrieval medic
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Bone and soft tissue tumours
Sarcomas are rare tumours of the connective tissues that account for less than 1% of all malignant tumours. Differentiating benign from possible malignant lesions is challenging and this uncertainty can result in delays in diagnosis and treatment. This article focuses on improving primary care awareness of the key clinical features of sarcoma and discusses which cases should be appropriately referred under the 2-week rule.
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Burning feet syndrome: An old tropical syndrome revisited
Using the original wartime case records of RAF Medical Officer Nowell Peach, this paper revisits the forgotten syndrome of burning feet to explore the lasting neurological effects of malnutrition in Far East prisoners of war.
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What it Feels Like
Review of the play 'What it feels like'
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