In an article published in the BMJ, Dr Adrian Raby - a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London - and one of his patients discuss how they dealt with his patient's alcoholism. Health problems caused by excessive alcohol intake are increasing in society. The article highlights the importance of clinicians in all fields of medicine being able to detect problem levels of drinking in their patient and wither intervening to aim to limit the harms associated with excessive alcohol intake or referring patients to specialist services or to voluntary groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the respondents to the article also highlighted the need for doctors to act as good role models for their patients.
As the NHS braces for a challenging winter season, it is grappling with a "quad-demic" of health emergencies caused by influenza, Covid-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This confluence of viral threats poses a significant risk to public health in the UK as well as putting strain on healthcare resources, emphasising the importance of preventive measures to safeguard public health. Public health measures such a vaccination and good personal hygiene are pivotal in reducing the impact of these illnesses, particularly for vulnerable groups. The Four Viruses: What Are They? Influenza: A highly contagious respiratory infection that causes significant illness each winter. It can lead to severe complications, particularly in the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions. Covid-19: Though its most acute phase has passed, Covid-19 remains a concern, especially as new variants of SA...
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