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Surgery notes

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Allergies

  • Skin rashes

    Dr Graham Easton, 19 February 2008

    GPs see lots of skin rashes - they're rarely serious but can present a diagnostic challenge.

  • Allergies: how your GP can help

    Dr Graham Easton, 15 October 2007

    If you suspect you've got an allergy, it's worth doing your homework before seeing your GP so they can try to access the most appropriate tests and treatment

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Appointments

  • Getting to see your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 August 2007

    When you're worried about your health or feeling really sick, the last thing you need is hassle trying to see your GP, but that's exactly what many NHS patients say it feels like.

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Blood disorders

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Cancer

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Complaints

  • Complaining about your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 21 April 2008

    Most GPs offer an excellent service to patients, most of the time, but it's inevitable we sometimes get things wrong and you may feel the need to complain

  • Out-of-hours care: better for patients and doctors?

    Dr Graham Easton, 4 January 2008

    Have the changes in out-of-hours care improved medical care for patients?

  • Getting to see your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 August 2007

    When you're worried about your health or feeling really sick, the last thing you need is hassle trying to see your GP, but that's exactly what many NHS patients say it feels like.

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Diagnosis

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Embarrassment

  • Embarrassing health problems

    Dr Graham Easton, 30 January 2008

    Having met a lot of embarrassed patients - and been one myself - here are some thoughts on how to tackle embarrassment and avoid risking your health.

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

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Emotional health

  • When your GP isn't certain what's wrong

    Dr Graham Easton, 5 November 2007

    What should your doctor say or do when he’s not sure what’s wrong with you?

  • Is it worth having a health MOT?

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 September 2007

    Does it make sense to have regular health checks, or do they cause unnecessary worry or give false reassurance?

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

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General health

  • What your hands reveal about your health

    Dr Graham Easton, 23 November 2007

    What your hands reveal about your health

  • Is it worth having a health MOT?

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 September 2007

    Does it make sense to have regular health checks, or do they cause unnecessary worry or give false reassurance?

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

  • Getting to see your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 August 2007

    When you're worried about your health or feeling really sick, the last thing you need is hassle trying to see your GP, but that's exactly what many NHS patients say it feels like.

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Heart and blood vessel disorders

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Hormonal problems

  • Is your thyroid underactive?

    Dr Graham Easton, 7 December 2007

    How to diagnose and treat an underactive thyroid has been the source of some prickly arguments among patients and doctors

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Medicines, treatments and drugs

  • Is your thyroid underactive?

    Dr Graham Easton, 7 December 2007

    How to diagnose and treat an underactive thyroid has been the source of some prickly arguments among patients and doctors

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

  • Blood pressure home monitoring

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007

    What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?

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Men

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Mental health

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

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Older people

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Operations, tests and procedures

  • Getting a second opinion

    Dr Graham Easton, 15 May 2008

    Your health's important and sometimes you might want a second - or third or fourth - opinion to be sure. So how do you go about it, and is it always in your best interests?

  • What's your real risk of heart disease or stroke?

    Dr Graham Easton, 18 March 2008

    How do GPs calculate your risk of cardiovascular disease?

  • Eye problems

    Dr Graham Easton, 21 January 2008

    Graham Easton on the eye conditions GPs see every day and how to treat them

  • Is your thyroid underactive?

    Dr Graham Easton, 7 December 2007

    How to diagnose and treat an underactive thyroid has been the source of some prickly arguments among patients and doctors

  • Allergies: how your GP can help

    Dr Graham Easton, 15 October 2007

    If you suspect you've got an allergy, it's worth doing your homework before seeing your GP so they can try to access the most appropriate tests and treatment

  • Inside a one-stop breast clinic

    Dr Graham Easton, 2 October 2007

    Find out what happens if your GP refers you to a one-stop breast clinic

  • Is it worth having a health MOT?

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 September 2007

    Does it make sense to have regular health checks, or do they cause unnecessary worry or give false reassurance?

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Places for treatment

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Relationship with GP

  • What not to say to your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 11 June 2008

    What not to say to your GP

  • Getting a second opinion

    Dr Graham Easton, 15 May 2008

    Your health's important and sometimes you might want a second - or third or fourth - opinion to be sure. So how do you go about it, and is it always in your best interests?

  • Complaining about your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 21 April 2008

    Most GPs offer an excellent service to patients, most of the time, but it's inevitable we sometimes get things wrong and you may feel the need to complain

  • Does your GP's computer get in the way?

    Dr Graham Easton, 7 April 2008

    Why is your GP so fascinated by their computer during consultations, and what is its role in your care?

  • Body language and other subtle signals

    Dr Graham Easton, 4 March 2008

    What your doctor can learn about your inner world from your throwaway comments, patterns of speech, eye movements or posture

  • Embarrassing health problems

    Dr Graham Easton, 30 January 2008

    Having met a lot of embarrassed patients - and been one myself - here are some thoughts on how to tackle embarrassment and avoid risking your health.

  • A day in my life

    Dr Graham Easton, 21 December 2007

    Dr Graham Easton describes what his typical working day involves

  • When your GP isn't certain what's wrong

    Dr Graham Easton, 5 November 2007

    What should your doctor say or do when he’s not sure what’s wrong with you?

  • Getting to see your GP

    Dr Graham Easton, 20 August 2007

    When you're worried about your health or feeling really sick, the last thing you need is hassle trying to see your GP, but that's exactly what many NHS patients say it feels like.

  • Blood pressure home monitoring

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007

    What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?

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Sexually transmitted infections

  • Embarrassing health problems

    Dr Graham Easton, 30 January 2008

    Having met a lot of embarrassed patients - and been one myself - here are some thoughts on how to tackle embarrassment and avoid risking your health.

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Skin disorders

  • Skin rashes

    Dr Graham Easton, 19 February 2008

    GPs see lots of skin rashes - they're rarely serious but can present a diagnostic challenge.

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Surgery staff

  • A day in my life

    Dr Graham Easton, 21 December 2007

    Dr Graham Easton describes what his typical working day involves

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Therapy and therapists

  • How GPs recognise and treat depression

    Dr Graham Easton, 6 September 2007

    Feeling down is a normal reaction to everyday life, but clinical depression is quite different. When people visit their GP, the most crucial task for their doctor is to recognise the difference between the two.

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Visiting your GP

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Women

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