Your Rights as a Mental Health Patient
Mental health patients have legal rights. Learn about reasonable adjustments, consent, ableism, coercion, and how to handle controlling GPs under UK law.
GP Time Management Costing The NHS
The current model of care in General Practice and community healthcare needs urgent reform. The focus should be on maximising efficiency, empowering pharmacies, and most importantly, respecting the patient’s time. As closures increase and inefficiencies pile up, it is only a matter of time before more patients fall through the cracks, unless meaningful action is taken now.
Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?
Medical Advice For Blisters Today, Not Tomorrow
When a simple request for care turns into a battle against bureaucracy, poor communication, and ableism. Accessing GP care should be straightforward, especially for disabled individuals who already navigate life with added barriers.
The Weight Loss Drug Craze: Miracle Solution or Medical Risk?
As weight loss injections dominate the headlines, many wonder whether these so-called miracle drugs are truly safe, what happens if you stop taking them, and whether your GP can prescribe them. Here’s what you need to know.
Calvient Unveils Groundbreaking Study on the Impact of Communication Channels on Patient No-Show Rates
Calvient, a leader in healthcare communication solutions, has released an in-depth study analyzing how different communication channels influence patient no-show rates. Drawing from data spanning over 50,000 patient appointments, this research examines the effectiveness of SMS, email, and phone call reminders in reducing missed visits and improving patient adherence.
NHS Faces Major Disruption as GPs Threaten Strike Action
GP doctors in the UK are well-compensated, with average salaries ranging from £60,000 to £100,000 annually, depending on experience and location. Despite this significant remuneration, GPs could benefit from using a GPAI app to better organize their workloads, ensuring more efficient and patient-centered care.