Blogs

Hugh Rayner explains why in 2005 he started writing his outpatient letters directly to patients and how this was the most important change to his medical practice that he had made since becoming a consultant.

The medical communication chart project began during a ward round in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the increasing number of patients being admitted who did not speak English. 

Patient safety should be at the heart of all that we do as clinicians and yet the ‘noise’ in the system makes it harder rather than easier, and we remain a long way from having a patient safety culture embedded within the NHS.

We have grown used to a “one item” GP appointment, and yet health is often not that conveniently pigeon-holed

We're highly skilled health professionals with scientific and counselling qualifications, training, competency, and expertise in genomic medicine.

I have not taken the most typical route into clinical genetics, but I am glad that I did.

To end diabetes stigma, we're going to need to tackle wide-held misinformation right across society.

In many instances, celebrities, activists, and politicians convey false information evoking harm to individuals and society.

Distinguishing valid information from misinformation can be difficult, especially on social media platforms, where the two often circulate side-by-side.

Measures to improve pathway integration, access and communication will help to address the risk sharing.

From consultants to support staff, everyone has played a vital role to deliver this transformative change.

In every hospital there are many specialties each with several clinics operating their own bespoke pathways for referrals, triage, appointment booking and follow-up.

We've been exploring how better digital clinical systems might support outpatient transformation.

One of the big challenges in the NHS and health system is ensuring that data is collected and presented in a meaningfully manner.

As I reflect on my journey as a carer, I am driven by a fervent desire to effect meaningful change within our healthcare system.

Patient safety is vitally important as services expand to meet demand, in line with the direction of the NHS long term plan to increase provision of rehabilitation services.

There is much to be said about the importance of kindness and compassion in improving patient safety.

Young adults possess can generate innovative feedback and ideas.

A multi-professional workforce will accelerate us towards a net zero NHS.

The ability to escalate care has initiated an important public debate but it's just the beginning of a journey - more research is needed.

While costs of EHRS dwarf most other investment there is little evidence that they provide safer care.