Severity of skin disease linked to socioeconomic status
LOW income is associated with increased severity in a range of skin conditions, including psoriasis and melanoma, according to a paper recently presented at the annual meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists.
Patient satisfaction in general practice remains high
A MAJORITY of patients in England (83 per cent) have rated their overall experience of general practice as very or fairly good in 2021 despite the challenges of Covid-19 – an increase on 2020 (82 per cent).
Emphasis on psychological impact of acne
NEW NICE guidance emphasises the importance of supporting the mental health of individuals severely affected by acne.
Consultation on mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for NHS staff
THE UK Government will launch a public consultation on whether or not to make Covid-19 and flu vaccination a condition of deployment in healthcare settings in England.
NICE publishes guidance on shared decision-making
GUIDANCE on effective shared decision-making in healthcare has been published by NICE.
Drop in cancer referrals in Wales
OVER 40 per cent of people in Wales experiencing possible cancer symptoms in the first wave of the pandemic did not contact their GP, according to a survey conducted by Cardiff University and Cancer Research UK.
Long Covid may be widespread
OVER two million people with Covid-19 in England are thought to have had one or more enduring symptoms, according to findings from Government-funded REACT-2 studies.
Hospital waiting list in England hits five million
NEW NHS figures show that the waiting list for hospital treatment in England has surpassed five million for the first time since records began in 2007.
GP data programme postponed
PLANS to make GP practices in England share patient data for a government database have been pushed back by two months following concerns raised by healthcare leaders.
GMC publishes guide for LGBT patients
A GUIDE for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) patients has been published by the General Medical Council (GMC) setting out what should be expected from their doctor.
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