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There is an urgent need to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen
The ongoing civil war in Yemen which started in 2015 is estimated to have killed well over 13,000 people including an estimated 5,000 civilians, although there are reports that the […]
Alex Nowbar’s research reviews—5 February 2019
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Tessa Richards: Patient engagement—what’s the return on investment?
In 2012 Leonard Kish’s headline grabbing claim that “Patient engagement is the blockbuster drug of the century” was hailed for its insight. It galvanised ongoing debates on the potential of […]
Miles Sibley: The language used to describe patient feedback has a detrimental influence on safety culture
NHS Improvement is inviting comments on proposals for a patient safety strategy. The aim is to “make sure people receive the safest care possible,“ and the document makes repeated calls for […]
Michael Farquhar: NHS staff are in a perfect position to be advocates for LGBT+ people when they most need it
The power of a simple symbol to send a message of acceptance and inclusivity should not be under-estimated […]
“Care Under Pressure”: How can we achieve wellbeing at work for doctors?
Stories of doctors taking their own lives have attracted much media attention in recent years. These stories highlight how pressing and critical the issue of achieving wellbeing at work for […]
Sarah Markham: Patients have knowledge and agency which is essential to their recovery
The independent review of the Mental Health Act 2018 has given patients and carers the opportunity to share their personal experiences and views of detention under the act. These accounts […]
Educating patients or blaming them? Public education campaigns on antibiotic resistance
There is a problem in the field of antibiotic stewardship. Bundled in with the worthy attempts to reduce unnecessary prescribing, particularly in primary care, patients are persistently mischaracterised as a […]
When is patient feedback “valid”? Supporting patient feedback as a catalyst for change
Rebecca Baines and John Donovan As part of the revalidation process, doctors must collect patient feedback at least once every five years. While it is encouraging to see patient feedback […]