#patient-care

#patient-care

One in three NHS doctors feel so tired their ability to treat patients is impaired, worsened by increased demand and staff shortages.

NHS provider trusts in England overspent £1.2 billion last year, posing serious risks to future patient care and government reform plans.

Mental health charities are overwhelmed, leading to unqualified practitioners treating serious mental health cases.

Workplace violence in healthcare is a systemic and growing issue affecting the safety and well-being of nurses and workers.

Seek referrals promptly to avoid delays in care.

Utilize telehealth for specialist consultations where applicable.

Maintain communication with your primary care provider for better management.

Explore group-based care for support and shared experiences.

Medway Maritime Hospital is facing serious accusations of neglect and unsafe patient care due to workforce shortages, as highlighted by a recent Care Quality Commission report.

A new £1 million CT scanner enhances diagnostic capabilities and improves patient outcomes for faster and accurate diagnoses.

NYU Langone Health's merger with Long Island Community Hospital enhanced patient services and efficiency in care delivery.

Concerns arise over proposed abolition of NHS England, risking job losses.

Keir Starmer advocates for NHS reform to restore democratic control.

Government aims to cut bureaucracy and enhance patient care through NHS changes.

AI implementation in cancer scans can reduce wait times for results from three weeks to three days.

AI can significantly improve the triage process in emergency rooms, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.

Resident physicians at McGaw Medical Center share diverse motivations for their specialties, focusing on patient interactions and varied medical challenges.

Speeding up the reimbursement process for new medicines is crucial for timely patient access.

Autoimmune disorders and psychiatric symptoms frequently overlap, leading to misdiagnosis and adverse patient outcomes.

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.

Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.

Mental health staff did not foresee Alice Figueiredo's death, despite her history of self-harm.