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Further to the news story on end of life care ( July 20 ), care homes should be encouraged to follow the gold standards framework (GSF) and Liverpool care pathway. Advance care plans will help them improve the quality of care they provide.
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Qualidade de Vida , Idoso , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Saúde Holística , Humanos , Pobreza , Medicina Estatal , Reino UnidoAssuntos
Distinções e Prêmios , Enfermagem em Saúde Comunitária/organização & administração , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Enfermagem em Saúde Pública/organização & administração , Academias e Institutos/organização & administração , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Humanos , Enfermeiros Administradores/organização & administração , Enfermeiros Administradores/psicologia , Enfermeiros Clínicos/organização & administração , Enfermeiros Clínicos/psicologia , Reino UnidoAssuntos
Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Recusa em Tratar/ética , Medicina Estatal/ética , Alocação de Recursos para a Atenção à Saúde/economia , Alocação de Recursos para a Atenção à Saúde/ética , Humanos , Neoplasias/economia , Medicina Estatal/economia , Assistência Terminal/ética , Reino UnidoRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of personal education plans (PEPs) as a method of continuing professional development (CPD), by means of a questionnaire, analysis of completed PEP reports, and in-depth interviews. The setting was the Yorkshire Deanery, and the participants were general practitioners (GPs) who had completed a PEP. The main outcome measures were reported identification of learning needs, educational methods used, and support received. GPs' views were received on their experiences of undertaking PEPs, personal and professional development, and changes in patient care that resulted from their PEPs. Personal impression was the most frequently used method of deciding on learning needs. A variety of educational methods were used, the most frequent being personal reading, practical sessions, and taught courses. The majority of respondents felt that they were well supported by their GP tutors, and that the PEP had helped them to enhance their personal knowledge and skills, as well as to improve service to patients. There were gains in terms of increased confidence and self-awareness. Most were keen to use PEPs in future, and hoped to involve other members of the practice. Our results suggest that PEPs are an effective method of CPD in that they frequently lead to reported changes in patient care, and personal and professional development of the learner.
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Educação Médica Continuada/métodos , Avaliação das Necessidades , Médicos de Família/psicologia , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Adulto , Educação Médica Continuada/normas , Inglaterra , Feminino , Objetivos , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Médicos de Família/educação , Técnicas de Planejamento , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
The current reorganisation of public health risks the specialty being marginalised. There is not sufficient public health expertise to go round 300 primary care trusts. To be effective, networks will need clear structures and accountability.
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Administração em Saúde Pública , Humanos , Inovação Organizacional , Atenção Primária à Saúde/organização & administração , Medicina Estatal/organização & administração , Reino UnidoRESUMO
'Nurses required for World Student Games', the advertisement read.