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RCOGP: Top 10 tips for COVID-19 telephone consultations
Claire Cox posted an article in Telehealth
These top tips set out by the Royal College of General Practitioners, are for clinicians conducting telephone consultations to assess and advise patients concerned they may have COVID-19 (Coronavirus). -
Content ArticleThis Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) topic is based on the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) post-traumatic stress disorder guideline. This CKS topic covers the management of children and adults with post-traumatic stress disorder in primary care. It does not cover the management of post-traumatic stress disorder in secondary care; or the management of anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol misuse, dissociative disorders, or adjustment disorders.
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Content ArticleResearch shows that patients who stayed registered with the same GP over many years have fewer out-of-hours appointments and acute hospital admissions, as well as a reduced risk of death. Helen Salsibury in this BMJ article discusses the benefits of continuity of care not only for the patient but also the doctor.
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Content ArticleThe non-profit Patient Information Forum (PIF) has published a new one-page guide to Body Mass Index (BMI). The poster was developed following user engagement sessions with patients and healthcare professionals which highlighted the amount of misinformation surrounding BMI. It is free to download and share and can be used directly by patients or a resource for healthcare professionals. Welcoming the publication of 'BMI – What you need to know', Dr Juhi Tandon said: “As a GP for more than a decade, I still struggle to have the BMI conversation with patients. Discussing someone’s BMI can easily make them feel uncomfortable as they feel like they are being judged. It will be very helpful to share a clear fact sheet to help patients understand more about BMI in a non-judgemental way.”
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Content ArticleThe health and care system in the UK is under intense pressure and as a result, patient and public satisfaction with services has dropped significantly, prompting debate and discussion about the future of health and care services. In this article, Charlotte Wickens, Policy Adviser at The King's Fund, looks at five 'myths' perpetuated about the NHS by politicians and the media. She analyses the extent to which each myth can be backed up or debunked by the available data and evidence. The myths she analyses are: The NHS is a bottomless pit, demanding more and more money The NHS is inefficient GPs aren't working hard enough to meet demand for appointments The government has 'fixed' social care The NHS is being privatised
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Content ArticleGeneral practice has always been the foundation and gateway to the NHS, but this part of the healthcare system is now under strain due to greater demand from an increasingly complex patient profile, and a stretched workforce. Lack of staff and coherent planning means that the current model is not fit for purpose, and this has resulted in a recent decrease in patient satisfaction. This proposal by the think tank Policy Exchange outlines the reforms that could help the NHS develop a model of general practice to better meet the needs and interests of patients and healthcare workers.
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Endometriosis UK factsheet: Getting a diagnosis
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Women's health
It takes around seven to eight years on average for a woman to get diagnosed with endometriosis from the time she starts experiencing symptoms. Whilst this has reduced from the eleven years measured previously, it is still far too long. The symptoms of endometriosis are very similar to other common conditions. It's important to share as much information with your doctor as possible To help you prepare for a GP appointment, Endometriosis UK has produced a factsheet giving tips on what to say to your GP, what will happen at your appointment, what to do if you are not satisfied that your symptoms are being properly looked into by your GP, how to get a referral and questions to ask your GP. -
Content ArticleIn April 2022, an investigation commenced into the communications provided to patients and/or their carers following placement on a waiting list in Northern Ireland. The primary focus of the investigation is the adequacy of Trust communications to patients, and/or their carers, across various stages of the waiting list process, with significant consideration being given to the content of the Integrated Elected Access Protocol (Department of Health guidance), and its application by the Trusts. The objective was to determine whether or not systemic maladministration has arisen within the communication practices of the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts (the Trusts) and whether improvements are required. It also aims to publicise what patients and/or their carers should expect from waiting list communications. The Investigative Methodology drew evidence from a wide range of sources. This included extensive queries and information requests to the Trusts and the Department; a General Public survey (with 646 responses); a General Practitioner (GP) survey (with 321 responses); follow up interviews with a number of General Public and GP survey respondents; and a number of Case Study reviews.
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Video consultations: A guide for practice (18 March 2020)
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Telemedicine
Many practices are now using or considering using alternatives to face-to-face consultations because of concerns about COVID-19. Important new information and guidance is now available to support video consultations. Produced by researchers at the University of Oxford, this document is packed with extremely useful, practical advice and tips to help doctors,other primary care clinicians, and patients navigate these almost uncharted waters at a time of unprecedented challenge for the health service. -
Content ArticleFewer than 1% of UK general practice consultations occur by video. This study by Trisha Greenhalgh and colleagues aims to explain why video consultations are not more widely used in general practice.
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Content ArticleA short video to show you how to have a video consultation with your GP surgery after receiving an invitation via text message.
