Mission statement
It is now far more than a telephone health line - NHS Direct has an authoritative health website, and 2004 saw the addition of the NHS Direct digital TV service - one of the largest interactive services in the UK. Over two million people now ... [... more]
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Corporate:Accessibility
Using access keys, and changing the appearance of your web browser. Access keys allow you to use your keyboard to go to core pages on the website. If you're using a PC, press and hold Access keys may not work on some web browsers. You may not ... [... more]
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Content authorisation policy
Material published on NHS Direct Online is Crown copyright, which is managed and licensed by the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). If you wish to use material from NHS Direct Online, you will need to apply to OPSI for a licence. There ... [... more]
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Corporate:Terms and conditions
terms and conditions, conditions of use, content authorisation policy, links policy, editorial policy, copyright, disclaimer, privacy Terms of use and disclaimer Terms and conditions Privacy policy Links policy [... more]
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Corporate:Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Part Three - Inspection and Monitoring Bodies; Index to information held and Useful Resources A publication scheme is a guide to the information NHS Direct routinely makes available to the public and wherever possible provides an easy method of ... [... more]
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Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness (also known as acute mountain sickness) can occur in its mildest form at around 2500m (8000ft) above sea level (common ski resort height), but is more likely to occur, and to be more severe, at higher altitudes of 3500m ... [... more]
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Cancer of the breast, male
Breast cancer is usually thought of as a female condition, but around 1% of breast cancers occur in men. Around 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Despite the small numbers, male breast cancer is a significant risk to life. It ... [... more]
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Cancer of the mouth
Cancer of the lip, tongue, gums and floor of the mouth are the most common types of mouth cancer. Less often it involves the inside of the cheeks or the palate. It may also start in one of the salivary glands, or spread to the mouth from ... [... more]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is long-term tiredness that does not go away with sleep or rest and affects your daily life. The condition is also known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis). 'Myalgia' is muscle pain, and 'encephalomyelitis' is ... [... more]
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever is also known as infectious mononucleosis, 'mono', for short, or Epstein-Barr. Epstein-Barr is a type of virus - a member of the herpes family of viruses. Glandular fever is an infectious illness that causes swelling of the lymph ... [... more]
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Health records
Your health records consist of information relating to your physical or mental health. They are made by or on behalf of a health professional in connection with your care. Health records can be in a computerised form, in a manual form, or a ... [... more]
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Cardiac enzyme tests
Heart attack, silent heart attack, Myocardial infarction, MI, Coronary thrombosis, Cardiac enzyme tests, Troponins, enlarged heart, arrhythmias, cardioversion, hypoxaemia, pulmonary oedema, myocardial rupture, ventricular aneurysm, defibrillator, ... [... more]
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