Surgery notes
Previous columnsAllergies
-
Dr Graham Easton, 19 February 2008
GPs see lots of skin rashes - they're rarely serious but can present a diagnostic challenge.
-
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
Back to top Appointments
-
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.
Back to top Blood disorders
-
Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007
What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?
Back to top Cancer
-
Dr Graham Easton, 2 October 2007
Find out what happens if your GP refers you to a one-stop breast clinic
Back to top Complaints
-
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
-
Dr Graham Easton, 4 January 2008
Have the changes in out-of-hours care improved medical care for patients?
-
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.
Back to top Diagnosis
-
Dr Graham Easton, 18 March 2008
How do GPs calculate your risk of cardiovascular disease?
-
Dr Graham Easton, 19 February 2008
GPs see lots of skin rashes - they're rarely serious but can present a diagnostic challenge.
-
Dr Graham Easton, 21 January 2008
Graham Easton on the eye conditions GPs see every day and how to treat them
-
Dr Graham Easton, 23 November 2007
What your hands reveal about your health
-
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?
Back to top Embarrassment
-
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.
-
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.
Back to top Emotional health
-
Dr Graham Easton, 5 November 2007
What should your doctor say or do when he’s not sure what’s wrong with you?
-
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?
-
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.
Back to top General health
-
Dr Graham Easton, 23 November 2007
What your hands reveal about your health
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
Back to top Heart and blood vessel disorders
-
Dr Graham Easton, 18 March 2008
How do GPs calculate your risk of cardiovascular disease?
-
Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007
What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?
Back to top Hormonal problems
-
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
Back to top Medicines, treatments and drugs
-
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
-
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.
-
Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007
What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?
Back to top Men
Back to top Mental health
-
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.
Back to top Older people
-
Dr Graham Easton, 18 March 2008
How do GPs calculate your risk of cardiovascular disease?
-
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?
-
Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007
What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?
Back to top Operations, tests and procedures
-
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?
-
Dr Graham Easton, 18 March 2008
How do GPs calculate your risk of cardiovascular disease?
-
Dr Graham Easton, 21 January 2008
Graham Easton on the eye conditions GPs see every day and how to treat them
-
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
-
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
-
Dr Graham Easton, 2 October 2007
Find out what happens if your GP refers you to a one-stop breast clinic
-
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?
Back to top Places for treatment
-
Dr Graham Easton, 4 January 2008
Have the changes in out-of-hours care improved medical care for patients?
Back to top Relationship with GP
-
Dr Graham Easton, 11 June 2008
What not to say to your GP
-
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?
-
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
-
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?
-
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
-
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.
-
Dr Graham Easton, 21 December 2007
Dr Graham Easton describes what his typical working day involves
-
Dr Graham Easton, 5 November 2007
What should your doctor say or do when he’s not sure what’s wrong with you?
-
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.
-
Dr Graham Easton, 6 August 2007
What are the pros and cons of checking blood pressure at home with an automatic monitor?
Back to top Sexually transmitted infections
-
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.
Back to top Skin disorders
-
Dr Graham Easton, 19 February 2008
GPs see lots of skin rashes - they're rarely serious but can present a diagnostic challenge.
Back to top Surgery staff
Back to top Therapy and therapists
-
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.
Back to top Visiting your GP
-
Dr Graham Easton, 11 June 2008
What not to say to your GP
-
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?
-
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
Back to top Women
Back to top  The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites |
