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The DCI Review- 3 actions which have the potential to provide immediate practical support to meet the short and medium term challenges outlined for the NHS
Last year, through being part of the national improvement community, I was invited to contribute to the development of The Delivery and Continuous Improvement (DCI) Review, which has been published today on the NHS England website. The DCI Review considers how the NHS, working in partnership through integrated care systems, delivers on its current priorities,…
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Shared decision making in healthcare
Shared decision making in healthcare is a collaborative process involving a person and their healthcare professional working together to reach a joint decision about their care. The decision is based on choosing tests and treatments based on both evidence and the person’s individual preferences, beliefs and values. The outcomes of shared decision making are that…
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Starting and having a better conversation
The Covid19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of connecting with others for our mental well-being. As a doctor, part of my job involves having conversations with lots of people I may not have met before. I try to help people feel comfortable enough to tell me what is really troubling them. My five tips on…
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21st Century GP
In a time of rapid change, how do we need to be? I have made a decision to finally take the plunge and start writing. This is new to me so please be gentle. So just over two years ago I had an idea. It started with a question – how has the world around…
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