General Practitioners
Coverage of General Practitioners in the Nexus archive.
- I was exhausted, wobbly on my feet and plagued by brain fog. 1 in 5 adults over 50 have this hidden condition. GPs regularly miss it and left untreated it's fatal - but there's a simple fix. These are the early warning signs you MUST know
A hidden condition affecting 1 in 5 adults over 50 is often missed by GPs, leading to fatal outcomes if untreated. Early warning signs include exhaustion, wobbly movement, and brain fog, with a simple fix available for the condition.
- Four out of five GPs practise 'defensive medicine' after complaints soar
Four out of five GPs report practicing 'defensive medicine' following a significant rise in complaints. The article highlights the growing impact of patient complaints on medical decision-making.
- Cancer patients risk misdiagnosis under Labour's plans to cut 'unnecessary' appointments, GPs warn
GPs warn that Labour's proposed cuts to 'unnecessary' medical appointments could increase misdiagnosis risks for cancer patients. The policy aims to reduce non-essential healthcare visits but has raised concerns about delayed cancer detection.
- We were told our son was a 'late bloomer' and 'fobbed off by GPs'... we now know he has an incurable disease and life expectancy of 30
Parents reveal their son was dismissed by GPs as a 'late bloomer' before being diagnosed with an incurable disease, leaving him with a life expectancy of just 30 years. The family now faces a devastating reality after years of misdiagnosis and delayed care.
- How to solve balance and dizziness problems: Millions like Steve suffer terribly and GPs often don't help. But now there are 'life-changing' treatments, say doctors, if you know what to ask for - and they're 'game-changers'
The article discusses balance and dizziness issues affecting millions, including Steve, who face significant suffering with inadequate GP support. Doctors now highlight 'life-changing' treatments as potential game-changers for patients seeking effective solutions.