A doctor with a patient at Morris Woodford medical clinic in Grimsby
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SIR – As a retired GP, I wholeheartedly agree with Philip Johnston (Comment, March 31) that online GP consultations are not a satisfactory replacement for face-to-face ones.
Among my friends, since lockdown began I am aware of six missed or incorrect diagnoses as a result of remote consultations. All had serious consequences, including an avoidable six-month stay in hospital.
An image is no substitute for a hand on the tummy. Online consultations have a place but they must be used selectively.
Dr John Statham
SIR – About five years ago, while speaking to my GP about statins, she suddenly said that my neck seemed swollen on one side. I hadn’t noticed.
5 Christmas movies that aren t really about Christmas
Here s some worthy contenders to add to your Christmas movie collection
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Bruce Willis in Die Hard and Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon provided plenty of action during these Christmas-set movies.
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There are plenty of play-it-straight, distinctly Christmas movies to watch in the month of December, but these five flicks deserve equal footing in the Christmas cinema collection. Die Hard (1988)
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Nothing says Christmas like German terrorists holding hostages in a Los Angeles high-rise while a New York City police detective just happens to be visiting his estranged wife. Bruce Willis cemented his action hero legacy as John McClane, while the late Alan Rickman became a household name after his performance as terrorist mastermind Hans Gruber.
North Omak Elementary
I think Christmas will be different in 2020. We cannot go to other peopleâs houses because of COVID-19. Santa will have to wear a mask this year.
I want to know how he delivers presents to my house when I have no chimney. I only have a door.
By Ramiro Aguilar
North Omak Elementary
I think Christmas will be different in 2020. New presents from Santa and my family. Big toys. Santa will have to wear his mask and take his cookies to go.
By Kadence Moore
North Omak Elementary
I think Christmas will be different in 2020. There will be beautiful Christmas trees. Santa will have to wear a mask often, put Germ-X on after delivering gifts to each kid.