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NHS to improve record-sharing process for junior doctors
The NHS has promised that it will improve records-sharing processes for junior doctors on rotation, cutting down on their time doing unnecessary admin Honouring an keep reading
Month: May 2019
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Video: Patient and public involvement in specialised commissioning
NHS England says it is committed to ensuring that patients and the public are involved in decisions about their healthcare. This means creating opportunities for keep reading
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Suicide risk assessment and management
GPs have a vital role in identifying and supporting patients with severe depression or other mental health problems, assessing suicide risk and initiating treatment and keep reading
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CQC report highlights a ‘broken system’ which leads to segregation
The CQC’s new report highlights the issues within the current system that allows the segregation of those with autism or mental health issues in hospitals keep reading
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Stroke deaths in England halved in the noughties
Stroke deaths in England fell by around 50% during the noughties, according to new research Deaths from stroke in England halved during the first decade keep reading
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Sepsis victim warns of the infection’s potential impact
As reported by the BBC, a man who lost his legs, arms and part of his face due to sepsis is campaigning for better awareness keep reading
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New Happiness Pulse wellbeing measurement survey free for practices
Launched in April, the Happiness Pulse is a free online survey that combines a range of academic measures of wellbeing into a simple and interactive keep reading
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Hospital staff to vote on strike against privatisation
As reported by the BBC, staff working at hospitals across Bradford are in the process of voting on strike action against the privatisation of facilities keep reading
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RCGP’s vision for general practice includes 15-minute consultations
The RCGP has stated that GP consultations must be at leas 15 minutes long in the future The Royal College of GPs’ (RCGP) vision for keep reading
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Weight gain and loss may worsen dementia risk in older people, says BMJ
A new study published in BMJ Open suggests that weight loss and gain could worsen the risk of dementia in older people Older people who keep reading