Letter to the editor on “Outpatient volumes and medical staffing resources as predictors for continuity of follow-up care during transfer of adolescents with congenital heart disease”
In the era of modern pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, continuity of care has been increasingly claimed as a strong determinant of health outcome [1]. Efforts still continue to prioritize the impacting factors based on their impact strength. The recent publication by Skogby et al. in the International Journal of Cardiology is just a glimpse of these efforts [2]. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - June 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saeed Shoar, Venkat R. Modukuru, Mohammad Naderan, Nasrin Shoar Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to the Letter to the editor by Shoar et al. on outpatient volumes and medical staffing resources as predictors for continuity of follow-up care during transfer of adolescents with congenital heart disease
We are grateful for the opportunity to respond to concerns raised by Shoar and colleagues [1] regarding our paper [2] and to rebut some misinterpretations. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - June 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sandra Skogby, Philip Moons, Eva Goossens, Bengt Johansson, Ewa-Lena Bratt Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Melioidosis: the Vietnamese time bomb
Melioidosis is a rare but potentially fatal infection that is common in parts of the Far East and Australia, as well as India and South America. Cases of infection are rare in the UK, but physicians should be aware of the possibility in travellers from areas where the infection is common. (Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health)
Source: Trends in Urology and Men's Health - June 3, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher Brightman,
Locum Tags: Infections Source Type: research
Requesting a retrospective prescription from a GP
A locum pharmacist ’s decision to substitute one medicine for another may be in the best interest of the patient, but what are the legal and ethical implications? (Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal)
Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal - May 18, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Locum Tenens as a Resource for Organizations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the U.S., the fast spread of the virus is causing gaps in practice staffing, and patient influx will likely increase, leaving systems needing more providers. The use of locum tenens physicians can help practice fill gaps at your organization caused by COVID-19. Below we offer... [Read More] (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - April 27, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: From the College Tags: Billing/Coding From the College Practice Management Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 locum tenens physicians substitute physicians Source Type: research
Primary care physicians' concerned voices on sickness certification after a period of reorganization. Focus group interviews in Sweden.
Conclusions: Political decisions on laws and regulations for sickness certification impacted the primary health care making the physicians' work difficult and burdensome. Their views and suggestions should be carefully considered in future organization of primary care. KEY POINTSIn 2005 Swedish government introduced reforms to decrease the inequalities and costs of sickness certification and facilitate the physicians' work. Focus group interviews with Swedish primary care physicians revealed that sickness certification was challenging due to differing demands from authorities, management and patients.Coping strategies for ...
Source: Primary Care - April 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bengtsson Boström K, Starzmann K, Östberg AL Tags: Scand J Prim Health Care Source Type: research
An investigation into the number and nature of the urgent care consultations managed and referred by community pharmacists in South-East England.
CONCLUSION: Extrapolating findings across the study population (approximately 4.4 million) suggests that community pharmacists manage over 11 500 urgent care consultations per week, with 8050 managed independently. These prevent approximately 5400 other NHS encounters, while also meeting customer expectations and expert panel endorsement.
PMID: 32122440 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - March 2, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dodds L, Katusiime B, Shamim A, Fleming G, Thomas T Tags: Prim Health Care Res Dev Source Type: research
Local Health Department Interest in Implementation of a Jail-Based Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Program in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska
Conclusions:
Nearly half of LHDs in the region expressed interest in partnering with local entities to meet HPV vaccination needs of high-risk groups. Research on cross-sectoral partnerships and what these collaborations look like in practice is needed for public health impact. (Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice)
Source: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice - February 11, 2020 Category: Health Management Tags: Research Reports: Research Full Report Source Type: research
Tribute: Laurie Evans
I was very sorry to read of the recent passing of Laurie Evans. I first met Laurie, together with his wife Celia, when I was aged 16 years, working the counter during evenings and weekends in a supermarket pharmacy in Southampton. Semi-retired after many years running their own pharmacy, a hub of the neighbouring community at Bitterne Triangle, Mr and Mrs Evans would frequently provide locum pharmacist cover for those evening shifts. (Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal)
Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal - February 3, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Unethical International Nurse-Staffing Agencies — The Need for Legislative Action
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
Source: New England Journal of Medicine - January 23, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Patricia Pittman Adam R. Pulver Source Type: research
Outpatient volumes and medical staffing resources as predictors for continuity of follow-up care during transfer of adolescents with congenital heart disease
Providing continuous follow-up care to patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) remains a challenge in many settings. Previous studies highlight that patients with CHD experience discontinuation of follow-up care, but mainly describe a single-centre perspective, neglecting inter-institutional variations. Hospital-related factors above and beyond patient-related factors are believed to affect continuity of care. The present multicentre study therefore investigated (i) proportion of “no follow-up care”; (ii) transfer destinations after leaving paediatric cardiology; (iii) variation in proportions of no follow-up betw...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sandra Skogby, Philip Moons, Bengt Johansson, Jan Sunneg årdh, Christina Christersson, Edit Nagy, Per Winberg, Katarina Hanséus, Aleksandra Trzebiatowska-Krzynska, Shalan Fadl, Eva Fernlund, Kalliopi Kazamia, Annika Rydberg, Liesl Zühlke, Eva Goossens, Source Type: research
More than £50,000 in unpaid locum fees recovered in 2019, says PDA
The Pharmacists ’ Defence Association has helped locum pharmacists recover more than £50,000 in unpaid fees so far in 2019. (Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal)
Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal - December 19, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
The financial impact of undertaking a second degree for OMFS
Introduction: Degree tuition costs have become substantial. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in student loan interest rates, removal of NHS pay protection, a cap on locum rates, a new junior doctors ’ contract and attrition of NHS pension benefits. This project aimed to quantify the size of the current financial burden to undertake a second degree. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jennifer Hon, Rishi Bhandari Tags: RP129 Source Type: research
Staffing Needs for Unscheduled Activity in Obstetrics and Gynecology
ConclusionThe minimum thresholds proposed here are intended to improve the safety and quality of care of women who require unscheduled care in obstetrics-gynecology or during the perinatal period. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - November 30, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Staffing Needs for Unscheduled Activity in Obstetrics and Gynecology
To determine a minimum threshold of medical staffing needs (obstetricians-gynecologists, anesthesiologists-resuscitation specialists, nurse-anesthetists, pediatricians, and midwives) to ensure the safety and quality of care for unscheduled obstetrics-gynecology activity. (Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology)
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - November 28, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lo ïc Sentilhes, Fabienne Galley-Raulin, Claire Boithias, Michel Sfez, François Goffinet, Sylvie Le Roux, Dan Benhamou, Jean-Michel Garnier, Sabine Paysant, Stéphane Bounan, Christine Michel, Jean Coudray, Jean-Christophe Rozé, Benoit Elleboode, Anne- Tags: Review article Source Type: research
