Over the counter medicines: A modern medical dilemma

By Radiha Khan Key words: over-the-counter (OTC) medication/drug, prescription-only (PO) medication/drug, up-scheduling medication/drugs, self-medication, public health ethics  OTC medications are those that can be sold directly to people without a prescription. OTC medications treat a variety of illnesses and their symptoms including pain, coughs and colds, diarrhoea, constipation, acne, and Read more…

What are the protected characteristics in healthcare and how do these impact patient care?

By Vihansa Samarakkody In 2010, the Equality Act(1) was passed by UK Parliament in response to evolving societal views and the advancement of jurisprudence for human rights issues. It introduced 9 ‘Protected Characteristics’, which include Age, Disability, Race, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Re-assignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Read more…