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Good practice initiativeSupporting patients with using eye drops
Sarah Thomas , Fiona Chiu , and Cathy Kitney explain how a campaign was launched at Moorfields for good eye-drop technique and compliance, and why it has been successful
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Auditing psoriasis care: an example from Redhill, Surrey
Dr Kenneth Lim answers questions on how an audit of psoriasis care at a GP practice in Surrey improved outcomes for patients
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An innovative diabetes service redesign in Wakefield
Dr Dinesh Nagi provides insight into an integrated model of care provided by primary care and specialist diabetes teams
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Introducing GP-led triage in St George’s Hospital A&E
Dr Hamed Khan answers questions on the introduction of a GP-led triage system, how it works, and the benefits for patients
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Haxby Group Practice: adding a pharmacist to the team
Dr Michael Holmes and Sarah Woffinden respond to questions on the addition of a pharmacist to the practice team, and discuss the positive impact it has had on both patients and staff alike
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An introduction to musculoskeletal service redesign in Ealing
Dr Ian Bernstein (pictured) and Stephanie Griffiths answer questions on the nationally acclaimed musculoskeletal service in Ealing and how it was implemented
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Integrated diabetes services could address the growing care crisis
Dr Rustam Rea describes the development of First Diabetes, an integrated diabetes organisation jointly owned by Derby GPs and Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Patient self-referral for physiotherapy improves outcomes
Ruth ten Hove describes how self-referral for musculoskeletal physiotherapy can result in cost savings, shorter waiting times, and benefits for patients and GPs
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Teledermatology can provide clinical and financial benefits
Dr Jonathan Engler discusses a teledermatology pilot in Bristol that has resulted in a significant number of patients being treated in the community and avoiding a hospital visit
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Oral nutritional supplements should be prescribed appropriately
Lisa-Jayne El-Sour explains how a Warwickshire initiative highlighted the importance of assessing nutritional status and reviewing prescribed treatments for malnutrition
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Weight-management programmes led by GPs can be effective
Gerald Ellis discusses factors that are important to consider when implementing an obesity care pathway, including patient education, regular audit, and multi-component interventions
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CVD risk assessment is a cost-effective way of improving care
Paul Westerby, CVD Prevention and Screening Manager with Sandwell PCT, discusses the use of a CVD risk-assessment tool, improvements to service, and potential cost savings
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Improving outcomes for COPD patients in primary care through joint working
James Gupta (left) and Andrea Gupta give a personal account of how a joint working initiative has improved patient care, nurses’ understanding of the disease, and prescribing costs in COPD
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Patients with diabetes are benefiting from a structured care service
Koon Lan Chan explains how the pilot study undertaken in Sefton PCT has improved care for patients with diabetes who are housebound or in nursing or residential homes
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Pharmacist-led asthma clinic wins Guidelines in Practice Award
T he Guidelines in Practice Asthma Award 2007 was held to recognise innovative local initiatives to implement evidence-based clinical guidance on this therapy area. We would like to thank Trinity-Chiesi for sponsoring this Award, and Dr Alan Begg and Dr David Bellamy for judging the entries, many ...
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Combination therapy is effective at reducing hypertension levels
Dr John Cannon and his team, runners up in the Guidelines in Practice Cardiovascular Disease Award 2007, exceeded target levels for hypertension by switching patient therapy
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Young people who give up smoking reduce their CVD risk
Runners up in the Guidelines in Practice Cardiovascular Disease Award, Dr Lee Casey’s team encouraged smoking cessation in young people to reduce cardiovascular effects
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Patients benefit from a simple CVD risk recording project
Dr Zaid Albrefkany’s winning team in the 2007 Guidelines in Practice Cardiovascular Disease Award set up an audit of CVD risk recording, which led to targeted treatment of high-risk patients
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Asthma initiative aids patient empowerment and improves outcomes
Dr Rhoda Williams, team leader of an initiative short-listed in the Guidelines in Practice Awards 2006, discusses the benefits of local respiratory clinics and patient passports
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Recording 'pack years' aids assessment of risk and diagnosis of COPD
Catherine Tutt and Dr Nigel Masters, winners in the COPD category of the Guidelines in Practice Awards 2006, outline their initiatives and improvements in patient care
