Adventures of a Sick Doctor

MARCH 24, 2020

We know that those who work closely with sick patients are more likely to get severe illness than those who work more peripherally in the hospital. Ideally, every encounter between a healthcare professional and a patient right now would be carried out in the correct PPE. Or not wearing any protective gear at all?

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations. Here are the key results.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

doi: 10.1136/fmch-2021-001143 The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in profound changes in patient and prescriber behaviour. In the United Kingdom (UK), primary care practitioners are the first-line clinicians which most patients encounter, providing initial assessment and treatment of a wide variety of conditions.

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