How Can GPs Spot Elder Abuse?
Abuse can happen to anyone, but older people are often more at risk if they are vulnerable. Sadly, many older people experience abuse or neglect at the hands of someone…
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How Technology Could Aid Medical Bed Tracking
The issue of bed space within hospitals has been an ongoing concern for the NHS. Various reports have analysed the impact of bed shortages and how they affect hospital wards. Solutions…
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How to Spot the Signs of Lupus in Children
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) is a condition with long-term symptoms. Treatment can be effective, but it is also notoriously difficult to get a diagnosis, especially for children. Better awareness of…
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What Are the Benefits of Gamified Rewards for Healthcare Workers?
Gamified rewards are used across a number of industries to help bring fun and engagement to the workplace. Based on a points or a bonus system, they can provide staff…
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How GPs Can Help Tackle Loneliness in Patients
Although it is commonly associated with older people, loneliness is a widespread problem affecting people of all ages from varying communities. So how can the NHS help ease loneliness in patients? Perhaps…
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Predictive Disease Testing in the NHS: How Would It Work?
The Health Secretary has called for predictive genetic testing to help detect common cancers and causes of heart disease in patients. It is believed that predictive disease testing could improve…
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Bowel Cancer Awareness: What GPs Should Know
As you may already know, last month was Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: an annual campaign organised by Bowel Cancer UK. The focus this year was on the many different people…
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Can GPs Reverse the Decline in Cervical Cancer Screening?
Cervical cancer is one of the three most common cancers in women aged 15-49. The death of reality TV star Jade Goody in 2009 brought an increase in cervical cancer…
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World Preeclampsia Day: Know the Signs
It’s World Preeclampsia Day on the 22nd of May, signalling the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of preeclampsia amongst health professionals. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can lead to…
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Why Is Hand Hygiene So Important for GPs?
Basic hygiene can be a matter of life and death for patients. This year, on the 5th May, the World Health Organization (WHO) called on people all over the world…
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