Health and Care Professions: Recent submissions
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Does the Addition of Point-of-Care Testing Alter Antibiotic Prescribing Decisions When Patients Present with Acute Sore Throat to Primary Care? A Prospective Test of Change
(MDPI, 26 May 2024)Accurate clinical diagnosis of patients presenting to primary care settings with acute sore throat remains challenging, often resulting in the over-prescribing of antibiotics. Using point-of-care tests (POCTs) to differentiate ... -
Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on DXA waiting lists and osteoporosis prescription trends in England 2019–2023
(Springer, 25 May 2024)Summary This study uses NHS waiting times and osteoporosis medication community prescription datasets to assess the impact of COVID-19 on DXA waits and osteoporosis medication patterns in England. Results show significant ... -
From healthcare professional to degree apprentice
(Wiley / Association for the Study of Medical Education, 6 December 2023)BACKGROUND: In the UK, new degree apprenticeship opportunities are enabling non-medical practitioners to develop advanced roles. Frameworks to structure and standardise this development are also becoming more common. Knowing ... -
Medical student intentions to move abroad: A UK-based realist evaluation
(Ubiquity Press, 21 February 2024)INTRODUCTION: Medical students moving abroad after qualification may contribute to domestic healthcare workforce shortages. Greater insights into how medical students make decisions about moving abroad may improve ... -
Ontological insecurity of inattentiveness: Conceptualizing how risk management practices impact on patient recovery when admitted to an acute psychiatric hospital
(Wiley, 26 October 2023)Risk management which assesses and mitigates risks such as suicide and violence is under scrutiny, particularly within psychiatric inpatient settings. Restrictive practices, which result from risk assessment, such as ...