The incredible invisible bed crisis
Primary care ’s metaphorical beds must be as visible as those in hospital Related items fromOnMedica Treatment of whistleblowers a “stain on NHS”, say MPs Practice sees huge benefits from integration Hospitals in Wales failing to give GPs discharge information BMA calls for maximum number of patients per GP Primary Care Home has positive impact on care and services (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - January 23, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Mrs May was spot on with her comments
How a ‘dead cat strategy’ can take the heat out of a political crisis Related items fromOnMedica Practice sees huge benefits from integration To improve GP access, we all need to step out of the trenches PM ‘scapegoating’ GPs for endangering patients Hunt asks GPs to work harder during juniors ’ strike Treatment of whistleblowers a “stain on NHS”, say MPs (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - January 17, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Searching for a blood test to monitor ovarian cancer
The race is on to develop simple, non-invasive tests for cancer (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - January 16, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
“Sugar-free” drinks – are they really healthy?
Louise Newson discusses a recent study on the subject Related items fromOnMedica Tackling obesity ‘must be made a national priority’ Unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets Children order fast food from schools, report shows Government to unveil sugar tax Include management of nutrition in QOF, says Patients Association (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - January 9, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
On The Pulse - December 2016
‘Drink plenty of fluids’ not always good advice (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Moderating demand
Can primary care really absorb excess capacity from hospitals? Related items fromOnMedica GPs, consultants and public back striking juniors CQC fee hike slammed by GPs and health providers Staff shortages now outweigh funding fears in NHS It ‘beggars belief’ that seven-day NHS plans are uncosted, say MPs Fewer staff in NHS needed to get finances balanced (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 20, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Now that ’s what I call Christmas
Despite the reasons to go 'bah humbug', patients' gratitude can make things better Related items fromOnMedica BMA calls for maximum number of patients per GP GMC warns of 'state of unease' amongst doctors To improve GP access, we all need to step out of the trenches Hunt ‘never planned to insist on changes to existing contracts’ Primary Care Home has positive impact on care and services (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
The Great British vape off
Cancer Research UK looks at the US Surgeon General's conclusions on e-cigarettes Related items fromOnMedica E-cigarettes beneficial to UK health and help quitting Experts reject BMA stance on vaping GP antibiotic prescribing falling faster than ever No safe level of smoking, study finds A lay perspective on collaborative patient engagement (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Menopause and work
Louise Newson discusses new guidelines Related items fromOnMedica Don ’t deny menopausal women HRT and explain pros and cons, doctors told Pregnancy key opportunity to identify FGM Tackling obesity ‘must be made a national priority’ Fewer than ever women smoke at point of birth NICE can help NHS maintain public trust (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
The sugar tax: a sweet stocking filler?
Cancer Research UK welcomes the publication of the draft legislation for the sugar tax Related items fromOnMedica Unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets Pressure mounts on government to introduce sugar tax Tackling obesity ‘must be made a national priority’ Will a sugar tax reduce obesity in the UK? Overweight teens more likely to have severe liver disease later (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 4, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Autumn statement 2016
What it means for cancer prevention, patients and researchers Related items fromOnMedica Child mental health funding not reaching CCGs MPs call for cross-government approach to public health Government ‘in denial’ about state of NHS funding crisis, say doctors’ leaders Scotland sets out health and social care blueprint for next decade Lead medics urge government to be honest over NHS spending (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - November 27, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
On The Pulse - November 2016
High-intensity statin therapy linked to lower risk of death in CVD patients (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - November 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Stop Smoking Services
Public health funding cuts are crippling services Related items fromOnMedica Child mental health funding not reaching CCGs Sexual health ‘savings’ are a false economy Things to look forward to Fewer than ever women smoke at point of birth Budget will not help NHS, warn doctors (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - November 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Small Translucent Penguins
Chris Preece attempts to decipher what STPs are Related items fromOnMedica NHS staff want reform of healthcare system GPs, consultants and public back striking juniors GPs and physicians innovate to improve care It ‘beggars belief’ that seven-day NHS plans are uncosted, say MPs Juniors ’ contract concerns about far more than pay (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - November 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
Do not click this button
The dangers of using SEND ALL on a busy Monday morning Related items fromOnMedica Britain must digitise the NHS Reality check - what the Wachter Review means for IT in the NHS Mobile technology: is the NHS closing the skills gap? The potential of the ‘Internet of Things’ in healthcare Hunt promises to expand NHS digital services (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - November 14, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: blogs
