Health professionals working in primary care have an important role in education, signposting and giving advice to families in relation to managing minor illnesses, says Bethany Boddy
Practice ManagementVol. 33, No. 1 Editor's WordNew year, new health crisisPolly MoffatPolly MoffatEditorSearch for more papers by this authorPolly MoffatPublished Online:12 Jan 2023https://doi.org/10.12968/prma.2023.33.1.5AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References 1. Office for National Statistics (2022) Impact of increased cost of living on adults across Great Britain: June to September 2022. www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/personalandhouseholdfinances/expenditure/articles/impactofincreasedcostoflivingonadultsacrossgreatbritain/junetoseptember2022 Google Scholar2. Finch D (2022) The cost-of-living crisis is a health emergency too. www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/blogs/the-cost-of-living-crisis-is-a-health-emergency-too (accessed 3 January 2023) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 January 2023Volume 33Issue 1ISSN (print): 1479-2818ISSN (online): 2633-4712 Metrics History Published online 12 January 2023 Published in print 2 January 2023 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download
Bryn Morgan, a partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, specialises in advising GPs on property matters. In this article he provides some guidance on improving your premises
Jonathan Elliott calls for the NHS to embrace proven, UK developed digital solutions that build on existing NHS processes and systems that transform patient and clinician experience at a fraction of the cost and with minimal disruption
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explains the benefits of the medical examiner service and the changes coming into effect in April 2023
This article explains how using a strengths-based approach through your unique management style can lead to greater team motivation in your organisation
As the NHS heads into winter and the increased demand that comes with it, your pratice website can be a vital tool. Dillon Sykes outlines five key areas to help ensure your online offering is optimised for the season
Justin Cumberlege, from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides some guidance if you are considering a merger or being taken over by another practice
The prevalence of mental health problems is increasing in the UK, with GPs reporting a rise in patients seeking help and support. This article looks at the evidence base for the use of digital platforms as a therapeutic tool
A common query to the Medical Protection advice line is how to manage requests for medical information about a child with separated parents. Dr Heidi Mounsey sets out some underlying principles that are usually applicable to most cases
A 2021 survey of half a million children found that one in five worried about their mental health. The Children's Commissioner for England reported her six ambitions for early mental health support for children. Dave Hancock reports
Sinead Lay and Dr Rachel Birch at Medical Protection discuss how the whole practice team can play a role in ensuring patients with obesity feel comfortable and supported
Why integration between different GP EPRs is key to unlocking efficiencies in primary care and how this can be achieved through shared care record solutions
Practice ManagementVol. 33, No. 2 Editor's WordContinuing the fight against cancerPolly MoffatPolly MoffatEditorSearch for more papers by this authorPolly MoffatPublished Online:10 Feb 2023https://doi.org/10.12968/prma.2023.33.2.5AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References 1. World Cancer Research Fund (2023) Cancer incidence in the UK. www.wcrf-uk.org/preventing-cancer/uk-cancer-statistics/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkcbO_p_y_AIVhevtCh3vggVsEAAYASAAEgK0PvD_BwE (accessed 31 January 2023) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 1 February 2023Volume 33Issue 2ISSN (print): 1479-2818ISSN (online): 2633-4712 Metrics History Published online 10 February 2023 Published in print 1 February 2023 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download
The single assessment framework being introduced by the Care Quality Commission includes inspection of how local authorities and integrated care systems carry out their duties
Justin Cumberlege, Partner at Hempsons, the healthcare specialists lawyers, says PCNs should ensure that they are ready for the future when the current Network DES Contract comes to an end in March 2024
Self-efficacy can provide the foundation for motivation, wellbeing and personal accomplishment. Darren Leech explains how coaching for self-efficacy could be relevant for primary care leaders working at practice, ‘place’ and system level in today's NHS
A former health secretary has suggested that, to secure its future, the NHS must look at new ways to meet rising demand and move away from the free at point of use model. Is charging patients to see their GP part of the answer?
Practice ManagementVol. 33, No. 3 Editor's WordCall to regulate temporary accommodationPolly MoffatPolly MoffatEditorSearch for more papers by this authorPolly MoffatPublished Online:9 Mar 2023https://doi.org/10.12968/prma.2023.33.3.5AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References 1. APPG for Households in Temporary Accommodation (2023) Call for evidence findings: summary, analysis of themes and call to action. https://householdsintemporaryaccommodation.co.uk (accessed 7 February 2023) Google Scholar2. Pathway, CQC (2023) Working with homelessness – Standards for GP receptionists in primary care. www.pathway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GP-reception-standards-for-primary-care-v10.pdf (accessed 7 February 2023) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 March 2023Volume 33Issue 3ISSN (print): 1479-2818ISSN (online): 2633-4712 Metrics History Published online 9 March 2023 Published in print 2 March 2023 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download
Health visitors have an important role in education, signposting and giving advice to families in relation to managing minor illnesses, says Bethany Boddy
