Frequently Asked Questions
The NGPN will always attempt to keep you aware of the medical issues and information that affect you or your patients.
If you have a general question please contact us. We can only generalise, but for your specific situation always ask your GP.

1. How should I Dispose of old Medicines?
Consumers have been accustomed to disposing of unwanted and out-of-date medicines using general waste and sewerage options.
Having regard to the potential dangers in retaining these medicines in the home, and environmental considerations, consumers need to know the appropriate action for medicine disposal – and to be encouraged to use this option instead.                                          
The right disposal of medicines
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2.What do I do with old X-Rays?
X-rays are required by Medical Practitioners to be retained for comparison purposes.
A radiologist usually asks that you bring previous X-rays of the site where are new x-ray is being taken.
It is in your best health interest to retain and present these X-rays.
If however there is a need to dispose of x-rays, for example those of someone who is now deceased, there are various ways of doing this..    
x-ray disposal
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3. How do you know that medical advice on the Internet is good advice?
We are used to searching the internet for information and know that some sites are reliable and others not so. Wrong information can cause undue distress or even indicate that everything is OK, when it’s not. Can we afford to take a chance with our health and well being.
The good news is that those who offer good quality medical information that is ethical and unbiased is  certified to provide that information.  It is Health On the Net Foundation (HON).
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HON Web Heatlth Certification
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