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Read more at: New resource launched to share the evidence base for anticipatory prescribing in end of life care

New resource launched to share the evidence base for anticipatory prescribing in end of life care

15 January 2025

The anticipatory prescribing of injectable medications is a common practice to manage symptoms for people receiving end-of-life care at home or in care homes. Despite its widespread use, there is limited evidence into acceptability, safety and clinical effectiveness of anticipatory prescribing. In this resource for...

Read more at: Public perception of the physician associate profession in the UK: a systematic review

Public perception of the physician associate profession in the UK: a systematic review

7 January 2025

Dr Shobhana Nagraj co-led a recent article in BMC Health Services Research examining public perceptions of the physician associate (PA) role in the UK. Amid ongoing scrutiny of PAs’ responsibilities and prescribing rights, the study reviewed 15 studies and highlighted significant public confusion about the role, with many...

Read more at: Launch of the East London NHS Foundation Trust - University of Cambridge Implementation Research Hub
The East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) - University of Cambridge Implementation research Hub

Launch of the East London NHS Foundation Trust - University of Cambridge Implementation Research Hub

7 January 2025

On September 27th 2024, the group launched the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) - University of Cambridge Implementation research Hub in Luton, Bedfordshire. The Hub, led by Dr Shobhana Nagraj working in partnership with ELFT, aims to increase research capacity in Luton & Bedfordshire, and, through reciprocal...

Read more at: Understanding public receptiveness to risk-based innovations in cancer screening and early diagnosis

Understanding public receptiveness to risk-based innovations in cancer screening and early diagnosis

12 December 2024

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London have found that members of the public are receptive to the idea of using risk-based approaches and innovations within cancer healthcare, in a research study commissioned by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) . The report of this research marks a new...

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