Consultation

Consultation Conference to control HIV, TB and Malaria

The burden of HIV, malaria and Tuberculosis in most developing countries takes away most of the health resources. //The European Union, UNAIDS, WHO and the Indian Government is holding consultation to formulate prevention strategy against the diseases. "These diseases mostly affect the poor countries and further aggravate their economic situation. We aim to share our experiences and...

Smoking Ban Draft Is Put For Consultation

The British government has banned smoking in enclosed places and has put the draft regulation out for consultation//. Health Minister Caroline Flint said that the government wanted to know about the people's views ahead of the ban. Anti-smoking groups are very happy and also said that it would be nice if the smoking ban extended to bus shelters and sports stadia. But the Tories say tha...

A million Pound Public consultation - declared a sham!!

An official government assessment of a ￡1 million public consultation project into the future of NHS services, declared it to be fake//. Your Health, Your Care, Your Say was the consultation project initiated by ministers for people to have a say in a White Paper on health published this year. However, most of the people who participated in it complained that they had no influence on th...

E-Consultations Given Go-Ahead

The AMA has welcomed on-line consultations as an important additional tool in doctors' medical kits, particularly to help patients living in remote areas. // AMA President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, said today that doctors are increasingly acknowledging the potential advantages that technology will add to medical encounters in the future. But in adopting the new Position Stateme...

Recording Neo-natal Consultations Is Helpful to Parents

Parents with infants needing neo-natal care find recordings of consultations with their consultants helpful, finds a study.// The parents of babies requiring care in neo-natal intensive care units (NICU) often do not recall the information given to them. Researchers in Australia set out to assess the usefulness of audio recording the conversations between mothers and their neo-natal co...

GPs Suggested to Provide More Than Just Consultations

The government has welcomed a suggestion by the national clinical director for health care, Dr. David Colin-Thome to permit general Practitioners (GPs), //or family doctors to expand their services. This will include performing small operations such as that for hernias, cataracts, varicose veins and other minor problems. According to Thome, this is an effective way to improve patient ca...

A Call To Band Online Drug Pharmacies and Online Consultation by So Called “Cyber Doctor

The internet ever since its introduction has been constantly changing the way we as a society function. It has not only successfully// brought communities together. It has also allowed them to share ideas and provide a platform for growth in business. However, with this positive angle there is another side of the story. The internet has introduced new avenues of both social and ethical issues tha...

Diabetics Risking Health by Using Alternative Medications Without Consultation

A large number of diabetics are risking their health by using over the counter nutritional supplements and herbal medicines without discussing their pros and cons with the health professionals managing their conventional treatment. Annie Chang, a doctorate candidate in Griffith's School of Nursing, says that though some complementary and alternative therapies may benefit patients,...