
Rob Galloway
@DrRobgalloway
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A&E Dr, Hon Clin Prof football loving, nhs supporting dad to 5 brill kids.Once voted HSJ NHS wild card top 10 influencers - since failed to have any influence
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Joined October 2011
🚨 The NHS is at breaking point – but together, we can change that. 🚨. As an A&E doctor with over two decades on the front lines, I’ve seen countless patients who should never have ended up there in the first place. Heart attacks, strokes, falls,
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6pm for 6.30 start, Audrey Emerton Building (opposite RSCH). World-leading heatstroke expert Professor Mike Stacey – senior Army medic – on how heat affects patients and sports men and women. Open to all (not just doctors). Totally free, no registration needed. Part of the
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In yesterday’s Mail I shared the story of a man who came to A&E unable to swallow. His diagnosis was advanced oesophageal cancer, all because his reflux had been dismissed as “indigestion” for years. It was heartbreaking — but also avoidable. Working in A&E, I’ve learnt that
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Why I love Brighton. Proudly flying our patriotic Union Jack, plus flag of inclusivity and a flag celebrating coffee. That's what flag flying should be about.
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RT @HCUK_Clare: The new national PIER approach offers a structured way to manage acute physical deterioration. At our Martha’s Rule confere….
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Brighton Med-Chi's 1420th meeting. Free for anyone interested in medical topics - open to all not just doctors.This Wednesday 16th 6 for 6.30.No need to sign up unless joining on line.Just turn up at the Audrey Emerton, opposite RSCH, Brighton
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Everyone assumes health = long, sweaty gym sessions, but science says otherwise. In this week’s Daily Mail health section, I’ve written about how:.• Just 11 min of brisk walking a day can cut early‑death risk by 23%.• How ten 3‑min strolls each hour flatten blood-sugar spikes
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Will be an excellent session for those interested in acute care
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RT @DrRobgalloway: Why @Tesco do you put profits before the health of your customers?. What message are you sending when nicotine produc….
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Why @Tesco do you put profits before the health of your customers?. What message are you sending when nicotine products - similar to snus- are advertised as you pay for your food - leading to impulse buys as packaging looks so appealing. Why not place with the rest of the
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RT @shvogt: 'All doctors of the future need to be generalists at heart . who have the confidence to say, ‘What this patient needs isn’t a….
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She ended up in A&E because the GP couldn't rule out a head injury. Then I had to admit her - not because she needed hospital care, but because no one could treat her at home.
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The only thing in life that’s guaranteed is death. Make sure you die the way you want to. In this week’s Daily Mail Good Health section, I share the story of two very different endings. One tragic, chaotic, and avoidable. The other – calm, peaceful, and exactly as it should have
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Brighton Med Chi, is one of the worlds oldest Medical Societies. Our 1419th Talk is this Thursday 6th June - 6 for 6.30pm in the Audrey Emerton Building, opposite RSCH Brighton. Free and open to all.
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The crowded A&E corridors and disillusioned resident doctors highlight the failure of the current model of medical training. NHS staff, taxpayers and patients have been failed. In this week's Mail Good Health article I discus the new national enquiry into this and the
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RT @PharmaVik: Human Factors by @DrRobgalloway the most thought provoking and interesting course @UHSussex at present. Very applicable in h….
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RT @DrRobgalloway: The role of a doctor is to be a diagnostician? Incorrect. The role of the doctor is to be a riskatician; helping patien….
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The role of a doctor is to be a diagnostician? Incorrect. The role of the doctor is to be a riskatician; helping patients weigh up the risks vs benefits of treatments and tests. All doctors and most patients know about the concept NNT (number needed to treat to save a life) to
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RT @health_justine: What patient would say no to a CT scan? A&E consultant @DrRobgalloway makes a strong case for circumstances when you m….
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No one wants to be sued, but I think fear of legal action over missing a diagnosis means that a lot of doctors send patients for all kinds of tests which may actually be harmful.
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RT @cardmedic: 👀 Looking to implement #MarthasRule to enhance #PatientSafety? CardMedic's Jim Gabriel joins @SepsisUK, @DrRobgalloway and @….
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Understand the key principles of Martha’s Rule and their alignment with patient-centred care
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