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The lifestyle magazine for Surrey - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
The lifestyle magazine for Surrey - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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General<br />
and geriatric<br />
medicine<br />
at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital<br />
At our hospital we put <strong>your</strong> safety first in a COVID-19 secure environment. We have a dedicated team of<br />
experts you can trust, offering a range of specialities and award-winning healthcare that gives you flexible<br />
ways <strong>to</strong> pay. Because we understand the need and importance for both general and geriatric medicine, we<br />
caught up with Dr Mashkur Khan, our Consultant Physician, who answers some key questions you may have.<br />
What is general medicine?<br />
General medicine is the branch of holistic medicine<br />
which looks at the whole patient from head <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>e. This<br />
speciality looks at the person, rather than the disease.<br />
What are <strong>your</strong> <strong>to</strong>p tips for managing the common<br />
conditions you see and treat?<br />
1<br />
Early assessment and diagnosis can lead <strong>to</strong> both<br />
better treatment and better prevention of diseases<br />
What is geriatric medicine?<br />
Geriatric medicine deals with common diseases in<br />
the ageing population. A geriatrician will carry out a<br />
comprehensive geriatric assessment. They will look at<br />
the medical, psychological, social and emotional<br />
aspects of a patient and deal with them from a<br />
functional point of view.<br />
2<br />
3<br />
Age itself is not a disease. Someone having problems<br />
should be seen by a specialist, so their condition can<br />
be improved. This will enhance their independence<br />
and help them <strong>to</strong> enjoy life <strong>to</strong> the maximum<br />
Often geriatricians are used <strong>to</strong> seeing atypical<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms and anything that is out of the ordinary<br />
should be looked at by a specialist at an early stage.<br />
About Dr Mashkur Khan (MBBS, FRCP)<br />
Dr Khan is an expert in multi-system pathology and multi-system disease. He sees all diseases which are common in<br />
the ageing population and complex medical problems which are difficult <strong>to</strong> diagnose. He is an expert in diagnostic<br />
dilemmas and takes an interest in memory loss and all aspects of general medicine.<br />
To find out more and book an appointment<br />
call 01483 342 635 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/guildford<br />
Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital<br />
priceless-magazines.com<br />
Stirling Road, Guildford, <strong>Surrey</strong> GU2 7RF<br />
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