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Common phrases in your GP record explained
If you’ve recently accessed your GP record through the NHS App or another online service, you may have found yourself pausing over certain phrases. Terms like “Full consent immunisation” or “Patient declined” can feel unfamiliar, overly formal, or even slightly concerning at first glance. In this article we unpack what these common phrases mean and why they appear in your medical record in the first place.
Understanding EMDR: how can eye movements help process trauma?
From Prince Harry to Lady Gaga, you may have read about high-profile figures championing EMDR as a powerful tool for psychological healing. Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialised therapeutic technique used by psychotherapists to treat people navigating the aftermath of trauma - particularly those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We asked a health expert to explain exactly what the process involves, the theory behind how it works, the evidence for its effectiveness, and how to determine if it might be the right path for your own recovery.
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