Archive for the ‘Making a Difference’ Category

Domhnall MacAuley: All change on Tuesdays

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Paris in the spring clearly caught the imagination of the record 2000+ delegates attending the International Quality Forum. Some fascinating lessons in quality improvement but as often, not the ones you anticipate. The first message was never to make changes on a Tuesday- because in any health care system that is when you will have a full complement of staff and the system working at its best. (more…)

Domhnall MacAuley on “Palliative care beyond cancer” versus “Multiple health problems in elderly patients”

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Had an interesting conversation at the weekend - some feel that “Palliative care beyond cancer” and “Multiple health problems in elderly patients” address very similar issues and populations. Not sure that I would agree, but what do you think? (more…)

Domhnall MacAuley on Making a Difference

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

It’s live! Up and running! Have you seen the BMJ’s website, articles, and listened to the podcasts? The “Making a difference” project is one of our most exciting recent projects; a multimedia dynamic and innovative adventure. I should not say it … but it is superb. See the web, tell your friends and family, and get them to vote. So, how did we get here? (more…)