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 […]
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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 […]
RCGP Research Paper of the Year: Informal carers face double disadvantage with poorer quality of life and poorer patient experience in primary care
Informal carers experience a double disadvantage of poorer health-related quality of life and worse patient experience in primary care compared to those without caring responsibilities, according to a study of data from nearly 200,000 carers presented to the Royal College of General Practitioners. The study, from the Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research at the […]
Top tips for medical students on attending your first major academic conference
Sophie Jackman, final year medical student at the University of Cambridge, shared top tips from attending her first major academic conference From the 28th August to the 31st August, Barcelona played host to the international Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference. 3500 people from across the globe descended on the Spanish city more […]
Outstanding opportunity for clinician-researchers with Wellcome Trust
New Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Career Development Fellowships: Call for expressions of interest The Wellcome Trust has launched a new and exciting funding scheme which offers up to eight years of funding for medical, dental and clinical psychology graduates at postdoctoral level, and the flexibility to balance research and clinical work. The Fellowship from the […]
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