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The NHS Choose and Book service gives you the freedom to choose where to receive your treatment. It can be at any NHS approved hospital – public or private – in England. Your choice extends to world-famous hospitals such as Guys and St Thomas’, Moorfields and the Royal Marsden. Many private hospitals and independent treatment centres [...]

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What should you look for in a consultant? It’s hard to question someone’s expertise and experience - but the right knowledge could make all the difference to your care. Choosing your consultant If your GP has decided to refer you, your priority is then to find the right consultant. In some cases, this means identifying the right [...]

I’ve got an appointment with my GP … Confirm your diagnosis

What is my diagnosis? What is the technical name of my disease or condition, and what does it mean in plain English? Will I need tests? What is my prognosis (outlook for [...]

Use these links to find the information you need and the treatments and patient support available.

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia – a comprehensive health encyclopaedia maintained by the NHS. www.besttreatments.co.uk – a worldwide survey of the best, most up-to-date medical research. Published in conjunction with NHS Direct, with information from the British Medical Journal’s ‘Clinical Evidence’. www.nice.org.uk – a useful search [...]

When you feel something is wrong, you should always see your GP. Before your appointment, it can be useful to understand your symptoms – this can help you ask the right questions and get you the right treatment. www.nhsdirect.co.uk – includes a useful health encyclopaedia and a click-through diagnosis for various symptoms in different parts of [...]