PHEPublic Health England (PHE) ceased to exist in late 2021. Since 1 October 2021, PHE's health protection functions have been delivered by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), while its health improvement functions have been delivered by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID, DHSC), NHS England, and NHS Digital. |
PIDPelvic inflammatory disease/disorder (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract, including the uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries. In about 1 in 4 cases, STI is the cause. PID can lead to a number of complications including infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Prompt and effective treatment with antibiotics is important (after STI screening), of both the affected female ± recent sexual partner(s). |
PMRPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition which presents with aching and morning stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and/or pelvic girdle (hips and thighs) in people older than 50 years of age. PMR is frequently associated with GCA. |
PoCUSPoint-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) refers to USS performed at the patient's bedside (or wherever they are - in the ED, in a GP practice, or in an ambulance, for example), as opposed to in a dedicated radiology department. |
PPEPersonal protective equipment |
PPIProton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications which reduce stomach acid production. PPIs are used in the management of PUD and GORD. |
PTPhysiotherapy (preferred UK terminology) and physical therapy (preferred US terminology) help to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. |
PTSDPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful or distressing events. People with PTSD often relive the traumatic event through nightmares and intrusive thoughts or images when awake (flashbacks). Symptoms last for at least one month after the traumatic event. Other anxiety disorders include OCD and GAD. |
PUDPUD is peptic ulcer disease. |
PUOPUO is pyrexia (fever) of unknown origin. |