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Why choose a private GP service?

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Why choose a private GP service? In the UK, under the NHS, all health care services are available at zero cost to legal residents. It covers all the employed, self-employed, UN nationals, eligible overseas students etc. This system has been appreciated worldwide. But not everything is as good as it seems to be. In the UK, people still prefer to use private service s and that too for many valid reasons. A Private Doctor is still a preference for people living in theUK as this makes them much more satisfied than using the NHS. The following reasons can be considered to be the key factors for the high demand in GP services . Choice For personal reasons, someone may find the need to meet a specific doctor. Be it a certain gender of doctor or a private doctor who is aware of the patient’s history. The NHS does not give this choice. Speed A basic advantage of a private GP service is the quick availability of medical personal. Short waiting times are plus too. Privacy Private...

All you need to know: Smoking and Covid

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All you need to know: Smoking and Covid Smoking has always raised a lot of concern to health authorities worldwide. As a result of the novel corona virus, clinical experts have warned that nicotine intakers are standing at higher risk than non-smokers. The study warns that smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 through contact with finger and lips with contaminated cigarettes. At the time when we are overcome by this communicable virus, sharing cigarette can have grave drawbacks. It is often said that smokers are usually found to get more and easily infected by sar-cov-2(a virus which causes the COVID-19). During the corona viruses’ disease pandemic, the issue of tobacco smoking band risk for acute respiratory infection is again topical. What is the risk of smokers being get affected by sars-cov-2? Currently, there is no ready proof that assures us about the risk, whether its being getting increased or decreased in smokers due to sars-cov-2. To get the solution we st...

Travel immunisation: danger or safety?

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Routine immunisations are a must to protect our family and ourselves from various ailments. All communities and countries recommend immunisation to prevent the spread of vaccine - preventable diseases. These diseases can be spread worldwide if not taken with critical attention through global travel. As we have seen with many examples that history has given us and that we currently are experiencing. If the rate of vaccination is increased worldwide, life - threatening diseases could be prevented and world health statistics can improve. Many illnesses, death and disabilities can be avoided by appropriate vaccination. Visiting a healthcare provider before preparing to visit a foreign country is essential to avoid catching any ailments while you travel. Safety for the upcoming travel destinations that you plan is unavoidable. If not taken on a serious note, it may end up affecting your health. Accessing a travel clinic service is not a choice but a mandate before you go on a trip. Es...

The Importance of Private Doctor Service

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Health and time can be considered as the two most important essentials to be taken care of in these times. NHS may be a good option, but is it the best? There are a variety of constraints associated with the NHS. You might have to wait for a long duration to get an appointment from an NHS GP. The time might not be suitable for you, or the doctor might not be aware of your medical history. You may feel hurried when you are being examined. All these drawbacks of the NHS service can be associated with the rising need and demand for private doctor services.   At Maple Leaf Pharmacy , we take a different route with your medical care. You get an appointment convenient to your schedule. We aim to provide you with rapid access to medical facilities. All kinds of medical consultations and treatments are available to you with only the best of medical experts. Need not hurry with your medical examination, all the time you require will be provided to you. A private service is essenti...