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Surgeon writes training book for students

Sala’s book to surgical success

The majority of us only revisit interview preparation in some anxiety-induced dream but Sala Abdalla has written a ‘how to’ book to help new generations of surgeons make the grade.

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Long Covid patient Alan Smith

Paramedic’s struggle with Long Covid

“I feel like a rusty old banger turning its engine over,” says Alan Smith describing the first steps of his morning walk when his breath is short and his joints ache.

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Urgent Treatment Centre initiative

Community treatment for patients

Patients arriving at Northwick Park’s Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) with minor illnesses are being assessed by a senior clinician and, where appropriate, redirected to community hubs like GP surgeries and pharmacies for treatment.

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Skin cancer consultation clinics

Photos cut cancer waiting times

The use of photographs and videos to assess whether or not patient has skin cancer has cut waiting times from two weeks to one day.

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Dr Evelyn Mensah, Consultant Eye Surgeon

Evelyn’s eye for success

Evelyn Mensah unwittingly practiced her suturing skills as a young girl helping her mother sew hems and buttons onto dresses.

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Long Covid patient

Living with Long Covid

As the UK seeks to move on from the pandemic, more than a half-a-million people have failed to shake off its effects after being diagnosed with Long Covid.

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