Tag Archives: health
Heart attack risk reflection
With thanks to Julianne: 1. The Japanese eat very little fat And suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat And suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 3. The Chinese drink very little red … Continue reading
Metatarsal stress fracture
I suddenly started to experience pain towards the front of my right foot near the big toe on Thursday night. I had never experienced this pain before, which was most discomforting, and had no idea of the cause. On Friday … Continue reading
Pambula Hospital maternity service
Our eldest son Michael was born at Pambula Hospital in March 1996. It was a small hospital, but well equipped. The medical and nursing staff were all very skilled and friendly. Juliet had an epidural. I was surprised to hear … Continue reading
Optometrist
I went to an optometrist today for the first time in about five years. I knew my short-sightedness was getting worse, and he confirmed it. Just part of the natural ageing process for people over 40, he politely explained. I … Continue reading
Eyes
We take our eyes for granted most of the time. Like the Australian batting order, it’s only something we think about when there’s a problem. I’m seeing the optometrist tomorrow for the first time in several years. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading
Medical referrals
The “system” by which general practitioners refer patients to specialists is a mystery to most people, myself included, and I worked in the health sector for several years. How and why do GPs select which specialists to refer people to? … Continue reading
Flat feet
Son Michael has been complaining about a sore heel for a few weeks, so I asked Juliet to take him to a podiatrist and he had the appointment this afternoon. After consulting Dr Google last night, I thought he might have Sever’s Disease, which is common in boys of his age and they … Continue reading
