Consequences

Perhaps the biggest barrier to communication in healthcare is the loss of direct verbal speech.

I was in hell. I knew I had anorexia, but it doesn't stop you from trying to deny it. Lying and trying to hide it from yourself and others become part of the norm.

Online services in primary care.

Cancer is fraught with uncertainty. The healthcare received should never exacerbate it. My clinical team left me coordinating my care when I really didn't know what was happening.

Recently my friends and I have realised that we are using medical jargon without even noticing. We are medical students and are continually learning.

Alison's story shows how miscommunication has a long-lasting impact on emotional well-being and perception of care.

After seeing the doctor in the emergency department, an appointment was made to see a specialist doctor (Consultant) at my local hospital.

As I sit at home, reflecting on the bad news the doctors have given me, I feel a little embarrassed.

So, how did I end up receiving bad news about cancer? Well, after a testing day of cycling, I ended up in the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected broken back. What happened?