“What’s new (and what isn’t) in improving quality and safety in healthcare” View full length video of Mary’s lecture The Lecture was introduced by Patrick Maxwell, Regius Professor of Physic here at the Clinical School, who said: ‘It was a real tour de force both in terms of presentation style (how many lecturers can get […]
Archives for October 2016
Taking action to support carers of patients with breathlessness: update on research at the Primary Care Unit
Blog by Dr Morag Farquhar Breathlessness is a frightening symptom for patients to experience, and frightening for family and friends who support them (their carers). Carers of patients with breathlessness due to advanced disease can lack knowledge and confidence in knowing how best to help the person they look after. We conducted research to find […]
Are longer GP consultations important for good patient experience? New research from CCHSR
Blog by Natasha Elmore, Research Associate, Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research Consultation length in general practice has been a subject of interest to GPs and policy makers for decades. Whilst it appears to be generally accepted amongst GPs that the standard ten-minute consultation is no longer adequate or sustainable, there is continued debate between […]
Diagnosis of cancer as a medical emergency leads to poorer prognosis for many patients
Too many patients – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – are being diagnosed with cancer as medical emergencies, say researchers. This means that their chances of successful treatment are greatly reduced. The earlier an individual can get a diagnosis of cancer, the better the prognosis and the options for treatment. When the first time their […]
The challenges of diagnosing pancreatic cancer: new pointers for clinicians
No initial symptoms which differentiate between those diagnosed with and without pancreatic cancer were found in a new study from Dr Fiona Walter and colleagues at the Primary Care Unit, but key additional symptoms which may signal pancreatic cancer were identified. Pancreatic cancer – the tenth most common cancer in the UK – is difficult […]