http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/ en-us ℗ & © 2006 Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice Short Videos Produced By Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice, UK Dr Richard Walters A step up from Practice Leaflets! Our films aim to provide practical help and information to patients on a range of health topics. Initial episodes are relevent to those with diabetes or asthma. More episodes will follow from time to time. They are in mp4 format. A step up from Practice Leaflets! The films aim to provide practical help and information to patients on a range of health topics. Initial episodes are relevent to those with diabetes or asthma. More episodes will follow from time to time. They are in mp4 format Dr Richard Walters seekapproval@aol.com Dr Richard Walters Ticks Ticks have eight legs and are parasites. They attach to us as we brush past plants and grasses where they lie in wait. This film shows a tick attached to a patient. It is feeding on blood - drawing it from under the skin. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/tick/Ticknewmp4.mp4 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:00:00 GMT 1:29 No ticks arachnids ixodoidea acarina lyme disease borrelia burgdorferi erythema migrans chronicum fatigue health nurse doctor clinic Builth Wells Powys Dr Richard Walters Implanon Implanon is a long acting contraceptive implant that is fitted by trained healthcare professionals. The implant is 4cm by 2mm in size and is a semi rigid plastic rod containing the active substance etonogestrel (a progestogen). http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/implanon/ImplanonYTmp4.mp4 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT 2:08 No implanon, etonogestrel, implant, fitting, insertion, contraceptive, long, acting, sex, nurse, doctor, clinic, Builth, Wells, Powys, Dr Richard Walters Threadworms There are types of worm that can live and thrive inside our bodies causing health problems. The commonest such worm is the threadworm - sometimes known as the pinworm. Threadworms can live inside our gut. But come out, usually at night, to lay eggs on the skin around the anus. The eggs attach by a sticky substance that causes itching. To complete their life cycle the eggs must reach the mouth of another person and be swallowed back into the gut. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/Threads/threadsMPEG4.mp4 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT 3:50 No threadworms, pinworms, enterobius, vermicularis, faeces, stool, worms, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, Dr Richard Walters Glandular Fever Glandular Fever (or infectious mononucleosis) is an infection caused by a virus – the Epstein Barr virus. It is sometimes known as the “kissing disease” because the virus can be passed on via saliva. Coughs and sneezes and sharing food utensils can also pass it on. It’s harder to catch than a cold. It is not a sexually transmitted disease. It generally affects teenagers and younger people. A full and quick recovery, without the need to see a doctor is the usual course of events. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/GF/GlandularFever.mp4 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 2:58 No glandular, fever, tonsillitis, kissing, sore, throat, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, Dr Richard Walters How To Use A Peak Flow Meter A Peak Flow Meter is a measuring device which enables airflow to be assessed in the lungs. It is particularly useful for monitoring asthma and can form part of a self-management plan. There are a number of different types of Peak Flow Meter but they all work on the same principle. In this episode we show how to correctly use one type of Peak Flow Meter. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/peakflow/peakflow.mp4 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT 2:26 No asthma, peak, flow, meter, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, Dr Richard Walters Chlamydia Ifection Chlamydia infection is caused by a specific bacteria found in semen and vaginal fluid. The bacteria is easily passed from person to person by sexual contact. Chlamydia infection is the commonest sexually transmitted infection today. It is commoner in younger people, but anyone who is sexually active can get it. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/Chlamydia.mp4 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT 3:20 No chlamydia, infection, discharge, sex, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, sti, std, swab Dr Richard Walters Flu Vaccine A flu vaccination can greatly reduce your chances of getting flu. A new flu vaccination is needed each year. Please take the threat of Flu seriously this year. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/flu.mp4 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT 3:07 No flu, influenza, vaccine, jab, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, infection, virus Dr Richard Walters Cervical Screening Smear testing can pick up early signs of serious disease in the cervix at a stage when curative treatment is possible. It is vital to attend for your smear test when it is due. This short film explains the importance of having a regular cervical smear test. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/Smeartest.mp4 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT 2:09 No smear, cervical, cervix, test, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, sex, screening Dr Richard Walters Blood Sugar Testing Diabetes refers to a group of medical conditions where there is too much sugar in the blood. Diabetes is usually irreversible. A relativeley normal lifestyle can be achieved with treatment. Treatments involves dietary measures with or without tablets or insulin. Regular testing of blood sugar levels is an important part of monitoring health in diabetes. In this episode we show how to test sugar levels in the blood using one type of meter. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/BMtest.mp4 Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT 2:33 No diabetes, sugar, glucose, technique, doctor, nurse, GP, health, builth, medication, drugs Dr Richard Walters How to use a AeroChamber spacer device For both Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis, inhaled medication can be effective in controlling symptoms. This medication is given by pumps or inhalers. The effectiveness of inhalers is not only enhanced by good user technique (see episode 1), but also by the use of Spacer Devices. In Spacer Devices part 1 we showed how to use the Volumatic device. In this episode we show how to correctly use another common type of Spacer - The AeroChamber. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/spacerpart2.mp4 Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT 2:13 No spacer, asthma, aerochamber, technique, doctor, GP, health, wheeze, builth, inhale, medication, drugs Dr Richard Walters How to use a Volumatic spacer device For both Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis, inhaled medication can be effective in controlling symptoms. This medication is given by pumps or inhalers. The effectiveness of inhalers is not only enhanced by good user technique (see episode 1), but also by the use of Spacer Devices. In this episode we show how to correctly use a common type of Spacer Device - The Volumatic. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/spacerpart1.mp4 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT 2:36 No spacer, asthma, volumatic, technique, doctor, GP, health, wheeze, builth, inhale, medication, drugs Dr Richard Walters How to use an asthma pump correctly Asthma is a common condition that can cause variable and intermittent symptoms such as cough, wheezing and breathlessness. Chronic Bronchitis is similar but usually related to smoking. In both conditions, inhaled medication can be effective in controlling symptoms. This medication is given by pumps or inhalers. Their effectiveness relies on good user technique. In this episode we show how to correctly use a common type asthma pump, or metered dose inhaler. Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice has made every effort to ensure that the information in these episodes is accurate, up to date, and as helpful as possible. However we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions. In particular if you are unwell, it is important that you do not rely on information from the Internet - you should seek professional medical advice from your Doctor. If your condition is getting worse, or if you are seriously ill, you should call or visit your Surgery. http://www.builthsurgery.co.uk/video/inhaler.mp4 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT 1:47 No inhaler, asthma, pump, technique, doctor, GP, health, wheeze, builth, inhale, medication, drugs