BMA warns ICBs to add GP industrial action to their risk registers
The BMA is writing to each of England's 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) warning that they should add potential GP industrial action into their system risk registers. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP contracts Source Type: news
Canada Pledges Nearly $4B to Improve Healthcare in Quebec Canada Pledges Nearly $4B to Improve Healthcare in Quebec
Quebec has established 25 indicators and targets in its strategic plan, including improvements to family care, surgical backlogs, and mental health services.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has launched a campaign encouraging patients to move away from the belief that they have to see a GP for every problem. ‘Right Care First Time’ aims to cut pressure on practices as demand exceeds capacity and patients face delays in access, which, the IGPM has said is... Read moreThe post Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales
A new preceptorship and clinical supervision mandate for NHS nurses in Wales should be seen as a ‘benchmark for good practice’ by GP surgeries across the country, the Welsh Government has said. Chief nursing officer (CNO) for Wales Sue Tranka has unveiled plans for ‘career-spanning’ support for nurses employed by NHS Wales – which largely... Read moreThe post New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Supportive housing program for Californians experiencing homelessness shows promise
Key takeawaysFrom January 2021 to December 2022, the Housing for a Healthy California program provided permanent housing to 230 individuals experiencing homelessness, most having been without stable housing for more than one year.Nearly all participants received supportive services in addition to housing. Case managers tailored the services to each participant ’s needs.A UCLA Center for Health Policy Research evaluation shows participants ’ use of emergency rooms and hospitals declined and their overall estimated costs to Medi-Cal decreased compared to similar beneficiaries not housed by the program.Offering a range of...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Constant NHS medicines shortages 'the new normal', report warns
'Constantly elevated medicines shortages' have left patients struggling to access crucial products and driven up workload for GPs and pharmacists over the past two years, a report warns. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Prescribing Source Type: news
ICBs looking into potential contract breach by major GP provider
Three ICBs in London are ‘considering their next steps’ amid concerns that a major private provider of NHS GP services may have breached the terms of its practice contracts. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Death After Hemorrhoid Cream; Working Late and Illness; Full-Blown Hoarding
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A California woman died of lead poisoning associated with use of castor oil hemorrhoid ointment produced in Vietnam. (People)
A bill passed by the British parliament... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Pregnancy Complications Increase Risk for Early Death Pregnancy Complications Increase Risk for Early Death
The findings show a need for better care of previously pregnant patients, years after giving birth.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Can AI Contribute to Health Misinformation? Can AI Contribute to Health Misinformation?
A recent study revealed that protections intended to prevent large language models from generating false information are often inadequate.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Lilly's Weight-loss Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Severity in Late-stage Trials Lilly's Weight-loss Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Severity in Late-stage Trials
Eli Lilly said on Wednesday its weight-loss drug helped reduce episodes of irregular breathing associated with a common sleep-related disorder in two late-stage trials,...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
BMA GP committee formally 'in dispute' with NHS England
The BMA England GP committee has warned health service officials that the profession is 'now in dispute' with NHS England following the overwhelming vote to reject the 2024/25 contract. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP contracts Source Type: news
Untreated Hypertension Linked to Fibroids in Women Untreated Hypertension Linked to Fibroids in Women
Women who took ACE inhibitors had a lower risk of developing fibroids than those who were eligible but not receiving an antihypertensive treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Clinical Summary Source Type: news
RCGP Northern Ireland calls for urgent action to stabilise general practice
GPs in Northern Ireland are working 'past the point of burnout and exhaustion' but cannot meet soaring demand, according to an RCGP report that calls for urgent action to stabilise general practice. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff
Potential workforce ‘tensions’ have been highlighted by a study examining the impact of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) on primary care – with concerns over registered nurses losing opportunities to use their specialist knowledge. The ARRS was set up to recruit 26,000 additional staff into general practice by 2024 and the study – authored... Read moreThe post Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
