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Empathy may support patients in pain
New research suggests that a ‘dose of empathy’ may support patients in pain Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests keep reading
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Free wifi for hundreds of East Midlands GP practices
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the West Bridgford Wire GP practices across the Midlands and East are now providing free access to wifi services keep reading
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New questionnaire measures ‘burden’ of treatment for patients with multiple health problems
New questionnaire – developed by experts at the University of Bristol – will help measure the ‘burden’ of treatment for patients with multiple health problems keep reading
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Faster action needed on lessons of WannaCry attack, say MPs
The Public Accounts Committee report sets June deadline for update on costed plans for vital security investment – calling for WannaCry ‘wake up call’ The keep reading
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Patients with multiple conditions not getting best possible care, say experts
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Guardian Millions of people in the UK and many more across the world are suffering from multiple keep reading
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RCGP Wales calls for urgent increase in general practice funding
RCGP Wales calls for urgent increase in general practice funding as it’s revealed it receives the lowest percentage spend in the UK. RCGP Wales has keep reading
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Home Office drops GP deportation appeal
According to BMA News The trainee GP threatened with deportation has called for the Home Office to rethink its handling of visa applications for doctors after being keep reading
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Huge variation in prescribing practice for gluten-free foods in England
Prescribing practice for gluten free foods in England varies hugely and doesn’t seem to be driven by obvious medical factors, reveals research published in the keep reading
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Asylum seekers need dedicated GP healthcare, Welsh doctor says
CREDIT: This story was first seen on the BBC Refugees and asylum seekers need dedicated GP services to get the health care they need, a keep reading
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Lack of sleep leads to obesity in children and adolescents
Research finds that children who get less than the recommended amount of sleep for their age are at a higher risk of developing obesity Research keep reading