Author: My Medical Gateway
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Read more: Village GP Closures: Rural Patients Face Even Fewer Healthcare OptionsThe Government’s NHS reforms could leave patients in rural England travelling further for GP appointments, according to a new report. For those seeking private hip or knee replacement, access to medical records, referral letters and scans can also be a hurdle to comparing treatment options and taking the next step towards care.
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Read more: MMG Welcomes Siân Covey as Head of Corporate Communications & Media RelationsMy Medical Gateway (MMG) is delighted to welcome Siân Covey as Head of Corporate Communications & Media Relations, bringing more than 18 years of communications expertise to our healthcare marketplace.
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Read more: NHS joint surgery waits leave self-employed workers facing £10,000 earnings gapAs NHS England reports year-on-year progress on elective waiting times, My Medical Gateway highlights the continuing financial pressure that a period unable to work can place on self-employed people with painful or mobility-limiting conditions.
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Read more: Get a Free Medical Consultation Before You Pay for Treatment AbroadConsidering surgery abroad can raise plenty of questions. Is the treatment right for you? What will recovery involve? What happens if something goes wrong?
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Read more: Saturday Spotlight: HM Modelo, A Coruña – 80 Years of Medical Excellence in SpainDiscover high-quality, affordable private hip and knee replacement surgery in Spain at HM Modelo, A Coruña, part of the renowned HM Hospitales group. With 80 years of medical excellence, experienced orthopaedic surgeons, advanced surgical technology and modern facilities, HM Modelo offers UK patients an attractive alternative to long NHS waiting lists and expensive private treatment…
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Read more: NHS Patients Face 35-Week Waits by 2029 as Government’s 18-Week Promise Slips AwayNew projections suggest NHS waiting times could remain almost twice as long as promised by 2029, leaving millions of patients facing prolonged delays for essential treatment. With private hospitals now performing nearly as many knee operations as the NHS, and a substantial proportion of hip replacements, demand for faster surgery is transforming British healthcare. For…
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Read more: Taking Five or More Medicines? Why a Medication Review Matters Before SurgeryTaking five or more medicines? A medication review before surgery helps your clinical team assess potential drug interactions, avoid duplicate treatments and plan around anaesthesia, fasting and recovery. From blood thinners and painkillers to weight-loss injections and herbal supplements, every product matters. Discover why an accurate medication list is essential, what to discuss at your…
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Read more: Lithuania for Private Surgery: Expert Care, Lower Costs and Baltic CharmLithuania is attracting attention for more than its handsome old towns and Baltic charm. For British patients weighing a long wait against the cost of private surgery at home, it offers a compelling combination: experienced specialists, competitive treatment prices and an accessible European destination.
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Read more: A&E Overcrowding and Corridor Care Linked to Hundreds of Avoidable DeathsNew research links overcrowded UK emergency departments and corridor care with a higher risk of death within 28 days. Across 134 A&E departments, average occupancy reached 175%, while researchers estimated that crowding could have contributed to 554 deaths a week during the study period. The findings do not prove causation, but they reinforce warnings that…
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Read more: Saturday Spotlight: Meliva Hospital Kaunas – More Than One Route to TreatmentConsidering private surgery abroad? Meliva Hospital Kaunas offers UK patients a choice of MMG Treatment Packages spanning knee and ligament procedures, weight-loss surgery and cosmetic treatment. Part of Lithuania’s wider Meliva network, it brings specialist consultations, diagnostics, surgery and recovery services together in Kaunas. This week’s Saturday Spotlight looks at the treatments currently available through…