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Content ArticleCarolyn Cleveland has delivered training on empathy and compassion to healthcare organisations for many years. In this interview, she describes how she came to develop her training approach and outlines how creating a psychologically space environment for individuals to engage with the practice of empathy contributes to safer organisational cultures.
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Content ArticleThe MAPLE project led by the Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, aims to co-produce an accessible patient information leaflet (PIL) that will aim to improve diversity in those who choose to take part in clinical research. The first stage of this work is to understand the barriers preventing people taking part in clinical research and gain views on how existing, accessible PILs may address these barriers. National Voices was commissioned to work with relevant charities and the people they advocate for to understand barriers to participation in clinical research, including, but not limited to literacy.
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Content ArticleThe UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week (6-12 May) to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community face and educate others on how they can support them. Patient Safety Learning has pulled together seven useful resources shared on the hub to help healthcare professionals, friends and family communicate and support people with hearing loss or deafness.
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Content ArticleIn this HSJ blog, Ken Jarrold highlights three key things he learned during his ten years as chair of NHS trusts: Focus on the people that matter—service users and frontline staff Keep an appropriate level of contact and relationship with the chief executive Live the values of the trust. He emphasises chairs keeping their focus on the people they serve and ensuring they feel at home interacting with staff and service users, as well as other leaders. He also states his hope that the Leadership Competency Framework for conducting annual appraisals of NHS chairs published by NHS England in February 2024, if applied appropriately, will result in improvements in how chairs serve their organisations.
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Content ArticleThis video provides an introduction to Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust's (SHSCFT's) Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF). The PCREF aims to help the Trust's staff and communities understand how to have sensitive conversations with patients and carers and to get better information from them. This will mean the Trust is more culturally aware and able to offer culturally appropriate care by understanding the barriers ethnic minority communities face in getting healthcare services for diagnosis and treatment.
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Content ArticleThis study in the American Journal of Surgery looked at whether language barriers have the potential to influence acute stroke outcomes. The authors examined postoperative stroke outcomes among non-English primary language speakers and found that there were no differences in length-of-stay or secondary outcomes, but there were higher odds of feeding tube placement.
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Content ArticleThe Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) was a recommendation following the national Mental Health Act Review in 2018. This video by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) explains PCREF and how it is being applied at the Trust.
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Content ArticleSheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust's (SHSCFT's) Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) aims to help the Trust's staff and communities understand how to have sensitive conversations with patients and carers and to get better information from them. This will mean the Trust is more culturally aware and able to offer culturally appropriate care by understanding the barriers ethnic minority communities face in getting healthcare services for diagnosis and treatment. This video was produced by SHSCFT to guide staff in having conversations about collecting information on ethnicity from patients and carers.
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Content ArticleSheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust's (SHSCFT's) Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) aims to help the Trust's staff and communities understand how to have sensitive conversations with patients and carers and to get better information from them. This will mean the Trust is more culturally aware and able to offer culturally appropriate care by understanding the barriers ethnic minority communities face in getting healthcare services for diagnosis and treatment. This video was produced by SHSCFT to help staff, service users and their families understand the importance of sharing information around their ethnicity and protected characteristics.
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EventWHO/Europe, the Austrian National Public Health Institute—a WHO-Collaborating Center for Health Promotion in Hospitals and Healthcare— EACH: International Association for Communication in Healthcare, and the University of Iowa have joined forces to deliver a unique series of webinars that will examine the critical role of effective communication in building trust within healthcare settings and the challenges healthcare professionals face in effectively communicating with each other and patients. This series also aims to inform future WHO guidance and recommendations on establishing national communication skills training programs in hospitals, drawing on insights and lessons from such programs in various countries. The first webinar provides a comprehensive overview of WHO/Europe's focus on trust and the foundational role of effective communication in hospitals. Experts will delve into the importance of patient-centred communication and how this approach improves patient outcomes, strengthens the patient-healthcare provider relationship, and builds trust. Experts will also discuss the role of transparent and empathetic communication in fostering trust when navigating adverse situations. Participants will hear about the advantages of establishing large-scale structured communication training programs and a case study illustrating the successful implementation of a mandatory Provider Communication Program across a hospital system, demonstrating practical applications of effective communication strategies. Speakers: Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems at the WHO Regional Office for Europe Marlene Sator, a Senior Health Expert at the Austrian Public Health Institute and WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Promotion in Hospitals and Healthcare Joao Breda, Head of the WHO Office for Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens Marcy Rosenbaum, Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa, past-president of EACH, and former Co-chair of EACH Theresa Brennan, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Professor of Internal Medicine Register
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Content ArticleMeasures exist to improve early recognition of and response to deteriorating patients in hospital. However, management of critical illness remains a problem globally; in the United Kingdom, 7% of the deaths reported to National Reporting and Learning System from acute hospitals in 2015 related to failure to recognize or respond to deterioration. The current study explored whether routinely recording patient-reported wellness is associated with objective measures of physiology to support early recognition of hospitalised deteriorating patients.
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Content ArticleMeasures exist to improve early recognition of, and response to deteriorating patients in hospital. Despite these, 7% of the deaths reported to the National Reporting and Learning System from acute hospitals in 2015 related to a failure to recognise or respond to deterioration. Interventions have been developed that allow patients and relatives to escalate patient deterioration to a critical care outreach team. However, there is not a strong evidence base for the clinical effectiveness of these interventions, or patients’ ability to recognise deterioration. The aims of this study were to (a) identify methods of involving patients in recognising deterioration in hospital, generated by health professionals, and (b) to develop and evaluate an identified method of patient involvement in practice, and explore its feasibility and acceptability from the perspectives of patients. The preliminary findings suggest that patient-reported wellness may predict subsequent improvement or decline in their condition as indicated by objective measurements of physiology (NEWS). Routinely recording patient-reported wellness during observation shows promise for supporting the early recognition of clinical deterioration in practice, although confirmation in larger-scale studies is required.
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Content Article'Vinney' died of pulmonary thromboemboli due to deep vein thrombosis with a background of metastatic carcinoma of the base of the tongue following cardiac arrest on 25 January 2019 at HMP Lewes (Cell 216 on C-Wing), whilst on remand. He was pronounced dead at 9.16 am. The jury considered that Vinney’s care was affected by the following issues, the absence of which may have delayed or changed the circumstances of his death. There was confusion and uncertainty about his medical conditions caused by information sharing and permissions issues with SystmOne, leading to an over reliance on Vinney’s own statements. Some poor record keeping on SystmOne and confusion over when to reference the system. This affected both plans and reporting of interactions. Failures in communication between agencies and shifts, not helped by the numbers of different staff and agencies involved, high demand and challenging workloads and associated delays in accessing healthcare. This was particularly relevant between 21 and 24 January 19. In particular a lack of quantifiable evidence, e.g. NEWS scores or notes of proportionate follow-ups and recorded observations between 21 and 24/1/19 which may have allowed any deterioration in Vinney’s condition to be missed. On 25/1/19, there was a grave and unacceptable failure in communications with two or three emergency radios switched off in contravention of prison rules and protocols. This was then compounded by a delay in timely response, i.e. the proposal of a phone call rather than an in-person response, which may have been longer had it not been for decisive intervention from comms. This was followed by unacceptable indecision on calling an ambulance, in which perceptions of Vinney’s mental health were a factor, and should have been automatic on account of his head injury.
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Content ArticleThis article explores the ‘the moment of patient safety’—the period around 2000 when patient safety became a key policy concern of the UK NHS and other healthcare systems. While harm caused by medical care (iatrogenic injury) had long been acknowledged by clinicians and scientists, from 2000 a new systemic language of patient safety emerged in the NHS that promoted novel managerial and regulatory approaches to patient harm. This language reflected the state’s increasing role in regulating healthcare, as well as the erosion of medical autonomy and the rise of new forms of bureaucratic management. Acknowledging a transnational, intellectual context behind the rise of policy interest in patient safety—for example, the application of insights from the industrial safety sciences—this article examines the role played by domestic cultural factors, such as medical negligence litigation and healthcare scandals, in helping to define the new language in Britain.
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Content ArticleThis report contains the findings and recommendations of the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Expert Review Panel formed under Section 103 of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA). Reporting to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Congressional committees of jurisdiction, the Expert Panel reviewed the safety management processes and their effectiveness for each holder of an ODA for the design and production of transport aeroplanes.
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Content ArticleHow we talk about health is important, and even those with the best intentions don't always do it well. Krista Lamb is an author and science communicator in Toronto. For years she has helped scientists, physicians, advocates and others share their healthcare stories effectively. Along the way, some of them have taught her how we can and should talk about health in ways that are empathetic, understandable and accurate. In this podcast she asks those people to share their tips and tricks to help everyone communicate better.
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Content ArticleLots of helpful information about health and medical science is available on the internet, often found via search engines and social media. However, some online health information is false and misleading—this is called health misinformation. Health misinformation can be harmful and can be hard to recognise, as the information may appear to come from an official or safe source. This article by US-based doctor Kelly Johnson-Arbor provides advice on how to recognise health misinformation, where misinformation comes from and why it can be harmful. The author goes on to explain ways to look for reliable health information.
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Data regulator issues new guidance for healthcare sector on transparency
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The UK’s data protection regulator has published new guidance for health and social care organisations it says will help them be more transparent about how personal information is being used. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said the new guidance would provide regulatory certainty to organisations on how they should keep people properly informed as technology is increasingly used to deliver care and carry out research. The regulator said focus on the issue was needed as the health and social care sector routinely handles sensitive information about the most intimate aspects of peoples’ health, and that under data protection law, people have a right to know what is happening to their personal information. Being transparent is essential to building public trust in health and social care services Anne Russell, head of regulatory policy projects at the ICO, said the ever-increasing use of technology meant personal data was more important than ever, and so therefore was more transparency. “Being transparent is essential to building public trust in health and social care services,” she said. “If people clearly understand how and why their personal information is being used, they are likely to feel empowered to share their health information to both access care and support initiatives such as medical research. “As new technologies are developed and deployed in the health sector, our personal information is becoming more important than ever to boost the efficiency and public benefit of these systems. “With this bespoke guidance, we want to support health and social care organisations by improving their understanding of effective transparency, ensuring that they are clear, open and honest with everyone whose personal information is being used.” Read full story Source: The Independent, 15 April 2024- Posted
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Content ArticleThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is supporting health and social care organisations to ensure they are being transparent with people about how their personal information is being used. The UK data protection regulator has today published new guidance to provide regulatory certainty on how these organisations should keep people properly informed. The health and social care sectors routinely handle sensitive information about the most intimate aspects of someone’s health, which is provided in confidence to trusted practitioners. Under data protection law, people have a right to know what is happening to their personal information, which is particularly important when accessing vital services. The guidance will help organisations to understand the definition of transparency and assess appropriate levels of transparency, as well as providing practical steps to developing effective transparency information.
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Endometriosis: A patient's journey (10 April 2024)
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This Medscape article tells the story of Josephine Vest, who was diagnosed with endometriosis aged 19. Now 30, she describes how her symptoms were dismissed and belittled by GPs and gynaecologists before she received a diagnosis a year after her symptoms began. With an average diagnostic delay approaching nine years across the UK, Josephine counts herself fortunate to have been diagnosed in this time frame. She goes on to describe the obstacles she faced in getting effective treatment and the suspicious attitudes healthcare staff displayed towards her.- Posted
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Content ArticleThis cohort study in JAMA Network Open explored whether the empathy displayed by doctors has an impact on the outcomes of patients with chronic pain. 1470 adults with chronic low back pain were included in the study, in which empathy was more strongly associated with favourable outcomes than nonpharmacological treatments, opioid therapy and lumbar spine surgery. The findings suggest that empathy is an important aspect of the patient-doctor relationship and is associated with better outcomes among patients with chronic pain.
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Content ArticleParkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. It can affect young or old, and in the UK, around 145,000 people are living with the condition. With population growth and ageing, this figure is estimated to increase by 20%, within the next ten years. At the moment, there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but medication plays a vital role in managing symptoms and preventing deterioration. People with Parkinson’s face a number of specific patient safety issues when accessing healthcare including communication difficulties and risks associated with medication delays. In this blog, Patient Safety Learning has pulled together 11 useful resources about Parkinson’s shared on the hub. They include guidance for patients and their families about hospital stays and medication, and awareness-raising resources for healthcare professionals about the patient safety issues people with Parkinson’s face.
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Plans for Royal Mail delivery cuts could risk patient safety, NHS leaders warn
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NHS leaders have warned that Royal Mail’s plans to cut second-class deliveries to two days a week could risk patient safety. The changes are part of wider measures announced by Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distributions Services (IDS), including cuts of up to 9,000 routes, which could take more than two years to implement, saving £300m a year. IDS has assured the Royal Mail workforce that there will be no compulsory redundancies and they will request only 100 voluntary redundancies. In a letter sent to the Telegraph, executives from the NHS, Healthwatch England, the Patients Association and National Voices said the Royal Mail proposals would increase the cost of missed appointments, which already exceeds £1bn. The letter said: “Provisional Healthwatch data suggest that more than 2 million people may have missed medical appointments in 2022-23 due to late delivery of letters, and this will only deteriorate under the proposed new plans.” Sir Julian Hartley, the chief executive of NHS Providers, said the proposed delays were “extremely unhelpful”. “It’s really important that patients be updated at the earliest opportunity on developments in their care and treatment,” he said. “An efficient, punctual postal service remains a key part of that process. At a time when far too many patients already face long delays – the last thing any trust leader wants – anything that adds to that uncertainty, and possibly the worsening of conditions, would be extremely unhelpful.” Jacob Lant, the chief executive of health charity National Voices, said: “The proposals being consulted on risk further delaying vital communications and worsening digital exclusion, therefore unfairly widening health inequalities. NHS mail must remain a priority service.” Read full story Source: The Guardian, 6 April 2024- Posted
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Content ArticleIn this opinion piece, Partha Kar describes patient safety issues relating to a planned increase in the number of Physician Associates (PAs) working in the NHS in England. Highlighting safety concerns being raised by healthcare professionals and members of the public, he calls for a pause to the planned expansion to allow these issues to be investigated. He outlines the need for a clear scope of practice, standardised training, full regulation and clear communication with all stakeholders, including the public.
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Content ArticleWhile climate change is a big threat to health, implementing solutions to address climate change presents a huge opportunity to promote better health and protect people from climate-sensitive diseases. Communicating the health risks of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions is both necessary and helpful. Health professionals are well-placed to play a unique role in helping their communities understand climate change, protect themselves, and realize the health benefits of climate solutions. This toolkit from the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to help health professionals effectively communicate about climate change and health.
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