Addressing the challenge of our particular type of DNA might not win any Nobel Prizes, but missed blood tests – where the patient Did Not Attend for a blood test when expected – could be a significant clinical risk resulting in unnecessary hospitalisation. Or worse.

It’s my birthday! Well, not quite. And not mine. Of course I plan to have a birthday within the next twelve months, but I had TAMONITOR in mind when celebrating my next significant milestone. And, strictly speaking it’s not even TAMONITOR’s significant birthday, but you’ll see why.

A recent report from the BBC notes a reduction in teenage pregnancy of 10% over the previous year. While that’s welcome, Public Health England feels that it is important not only to sustain this low level but reduce it further to bring the UK in line with the rest of Europe.