Management
How does GP gatekeeping impact healthcare?
Research has shown that perceptions of GP gatekeeping tend to be accurate, but that patient satisfaction with it can be low Research by the British keep reading
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Health & Patient Care
Assaults on staff at Betsi Cadwaladr halve in five years
As reported by the BBC, attacks by mental health patients on Betsi Cadwaladr staff have halved in just five years Assaults on staff at Betsi keep reading
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Free sanitary products for NHS patients a ‘big step forward’, BMA says
NHS England will now offer free sanitary products to patients, following BMA research and guidance The BMA has announced that it is delighted that NHS keep reading
Management
One in four Brits waiting weeks for GP appointments
Research has shown that a quarter of patients in the UK are stuck on a waiting list to see a GP According to new research keep reading
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NHS campaign aims to drive patients to pharmacists
A new campaign has been launched which aims to encourage patients to visit pharmacists with minor ailments, freeing up valuable GP time NHS England is keep reading
Health Tech
NHS Highland to extend VR services for MRI patients
NHS Highland is extending its VR services beyond just children to ensure that adults, too, can experience a simulated MRI As reported by Healthcare IT keep reading
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Patients in Scotland would rather see a pharmacist than a GP
A new report shows that two thirds of patients would prefer to see a pharmacist than a GP for a minor ailment According to a keep reading
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Ability to secure GP appointment is top concern for patients, study shows
As reported by the Birmingham Post, a study has shown that the ability (or inability) to make a GP appointment is the number one concern keep reading
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‘Help yourself before visiting A&E’, advises Somerset GP
As reported by the Somerset Country Gazette, local GPs are handing out advice for patients about helping themselves before spending time in A&E and slowing keep reading
Health Tech
Boosting patient access and improving the patient experience
Patient-centred care – it’s the future of the NHS. Delivering it can be a challenge; improving patient access, and thus experience, is key. Three CCGs keep reading