MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'consultations'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:52:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158862&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Fliberating-the-nhs-developing-the-healthcare-workforce-a-summary-of-consultation-responses%2F Title: Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce – A summary of consultation responses Scan or click ‘Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce – A summary of consultation responses’ The Skinny: Summarises responses received to the Government’s consultation, Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce. Publisher: DH Published: 18/08/11 Size: 59p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Consultations, Education, Grey Literature, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158862 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:43:24 +0100 5158862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734114&cid=t_166412_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencyweb.net%2Flibrary%2Fmp3.php%3Ff%3Deits_ep039_als_review_2010.mp3 The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734114 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:55:11 +0100 4734114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533769&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fa-better-future-a-consultation-on-a-future-strategy-for-adults-with-autistic-spectrum-conditions-the-government-response%2F Title: A better future: a consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions. The government response Skinny: During the summer of 2009 the Department of Health undertook  A better future: a consultation on a future strategy for adults with autistic spectrum conditions. This is the government response to that consultation. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 75p. Published: 09/03/2010 Filed under: Autism, Disabilities, Grey Literature, NHS, Parenting, Social Care, Social Policy Tagged: Autism, Consultations, Grey Literature, Strategic Planning (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533769 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:02:46 +0100 3533769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533771&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fage-equality-in-health-and-social-care-a-report-on-the-consultation%2F Title: Age equality in health and social care. A report on the consultation (Executive Summary) Skinny: Following publication of Age equality in health and social care the Department of Health (DH) undertook a consultation on the review’s non-legislative recommendations and the DH Impact Assessment and Equality Impact assessment, and invited comments on these. The consultation involved over two hundred people attended the consultation events, and around ninety written responses were made to the consultation paper. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 75p. Published: 09/03/2010 Filed under: Equity, Grey Literature, Inequalities in Health, Legislation, NHS, Older People, Social Inclusion, Social Policy Tagged: Ageism, Consultations, Equity, Grey Literature, NHS, Older People, Social Care (So... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533771 Wed, 05 May 2010 09:49:35 +0100 3533771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533774&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fthe-nhs-constitution-for-england-2010-edition%2F Title: The NHS Constitution for England, 2010 edition Skinny: Revised NHS Constitution detailing: patients’ rights and pledges responsibilities of patients and the public and staff staff rights and NHS pledges to its staff. It also provides the legal source for both the patient and staff rights in the NHS Constitution. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 12p. Published: 08/03/2010 Filed under: Acute Services, Grey Literature, Hospitals, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, Waiting Times Tagged: Cancer, Commissioning, Consultations, Grey Literature, NHS, NHS Constitution, Non-Urgent Waiting, Quality, Referral, Responsibilities, Rights, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533774 Wed, 05 May 2010 07:13:42 +0100 3533774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533775&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fthe-handbook-to-the-nhs-constitution%2F Title: The Handbook to the NHS Constitution Skinny: Revised handbook to give NHS staff and patients all the information they need about the NHS Constitution for England. It outlines the roles we all have to play in protecting and developing the NHS and will help you understand our rights, pledges, values and responsibilities. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 148p. Published: 08/03/2010 Filed under: Acute Services, Hospitals, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, Waiting Times Tagged: Cancer, Commissioning, Consultations, Grey Literature, NHS, NHS Constitution, Non-Urgent Waiting, Quality, Referral, Responsibilities, Rights, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533775 Wed, 05 May 2010 07:09:47 +0100 3533775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533776&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fchanges-to-the-nhs-constitution-government-response-to-the-consultation-on-new-patient-rights%2F Title: The NHS Constitution: Government response to consultation on new patient rights Skinny: Response from the government on the consultation on changes to the NHS Constitution that have led to the new rights to start non-urgent treatment within 18 weeks, and to see a specialist where cancer is suspected within 2 weeks of referral and for the NHS to take all reasonable steps to offer a range of alternative providers where this is not possible. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 27p. Published: 08/03/2010 Filed under: Acute Services, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Hospitals, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, Waiting Times Tagged: Cancer, Commissioning, Consultations, Grey Literature, NHS, NHS Constitution, Non-Urgent Waiting, Referral, Responsibilities, Rights, Waiting Times (Source: Fade Libr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533776 Wed, 05 May 2010 07:05:23 +0100 3533776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366149&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Freview-of-access-to-the-nhs-by-foreign-nationals%2F Title: Review of access to the NHS by foreign nationals Skinny: Provides the public and others with the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the charging Regulations for overseas visitors requiring hospital treatment and the recovery of any charges, and also initial thinking around possible future introduction of health insurance for some visitors. This may also be of interest to UK nationals/residents.  Closing date for conusltation is the 30th June 2010. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 56p. Published: 26/02/2010 Filed under: Financial Management, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Consultations, Financial Management, Grey Literature, NHS (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366149 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:05:03 +0100 3366149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246852&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Fframework-for-quality-accounts-a-response-to-consultation%2F Title: Framework for quality accounts: a response to consultation Skinny: Official response to the consultation The Framework for Quality Accounts – a consultation on the proposals. It informs the regulation and DH toolkit for 2009–2010 Quality Accounts. Identifies responses on the: Content of quality accounts; Publication of Quality Accounts; and Which organisations will be required to produce a Quality Account. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 49p. Published: 05/02/2010 Filed under: Grey Literature, NHS, Quality, Stakeholder Engagement Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Quality Accounts, Stakeholder Engagement (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246852 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:07:18 +0100 3246852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185275&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fadult-autism-strategy-consultation-a-summary-of-the-submissions-received-in-response-to-the-online-consultation%2F Title: Adult autism strategy consultation. A summary of the submissions received in response to the online consultation Skinny: Report highlighting the findings from the consultation including the importance of training, awareness raising and better diagnosis pathways. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 248p. Published: 19/01/2010 Posted in Adults, Autism, Diagnosis, Disabilities, Education, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, NHS, Quality, Vulnerable People Tagged: Adults, Autism, Consultations, Diagnosis, Grey Literature, Stakeholder Engagement, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185275 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:20:51 +0100 3185275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171842&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fgeneral-pharmaceutical-council-constitution-order-2009-consultation-report%2F Title: General Pharmaceutical Council (Constitution) Order 2009, consultation report Skinny: Information on the outcome of consultation on the draft General Pharmaceutical Council (Constitution) Order. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 14p. Published: 12/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, NHS, Pharmacy Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Legislation, Pharmacy, Regulations (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171842 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:35:38 +0100 3171842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167057&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Foverarching-report-of-findings-from-the-adult-autism-strategy%2F Title: Overarching report of findings from the Adult Autism Strategy Skinny: Summary of the findings from the consultation on the future strategy for adults with autustic spectrum conditions (ASC).  It sets out the approach taken, and the key themes and priority actions identified by respondents.  These were: Raising public awareness and acceptance of ASC. Improving key professionals’ level of training. Improving local leadership. Personalising services. Taking account of sensory issues. Improving the diagnosis pathway. Ensuring adults with an ASC can access the healthcare they need. Cross cutting themese were: Awareness raising and training Data collection Exclusion and discrimination Funding and resource issues Priority areas are: Diagnosis and support Support in the community ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167057 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:39:33 +0100 3167057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148997&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2Fthe-proposals-to-implement-generic-substitution-in-primary-care-further-to-the-pharmaceutical-price-regulation-scheme-pprs-2009-consultation-document%2F Title: The proposals to implement ‘generic substitution’ in primary care, further to the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) 2009. Consultation document Skinny: Consultation on generic substitution which will enable pharmacists and other dispensers to fulfil a prescription for a branded medicine by dispensing an equivalent generic medicine. Provision will be made to allow the prescriber to opt out of substitution where, in his clinical judgment, it is appropriate for the patient to receive a specific branded medicine. 3 options are presented for consultation: Do nothing Introduce dispensing flexibility but with specific exclusions, so that the arrangements do not apply to a selected group of products on an exempt list. Introduce dispensing flexibility but limiting th... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148997 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:22:06 +0100 3148997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129462&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F30%2Fnhs-car-parking-consultation-on-improving-access-for-patients%2F Title: NHS Car Parking: Consultation on Improving Access for Patients Skinny: Widely publicised in the mass media, this is the consultation on NHS parking charges.  It seeks views on seeks views on the implementation of free NHS hospital car parking for inpatients by the 23rd February 2010. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 38p. Published: 29/12/2009 Posted in Financial Management, Grey Literature, NHS, NHS Estates Tagged: Car Parking, Consultations, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Inpatients, NHS, NHS Estates (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129462 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:00:14 +0100 3129462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108316&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Flocal-responding-to-lord-lamings-recommendation-for-further-guidance-on-effective-practice-for-local-safeguarding-children-boards%2F Title: Local Responding to Lord Laming’s recommendation for further guidance on effective practice for Local Safeguarding Children Boards Skinny: Consultation on guidance to Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) on how to operate as effectively as possible from the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit (NSDU). Request views on the proposed outline and issues that the practice guidance should cover, the style and format of the practice guidance and how to produce the final practice guidance.  Also asks for best practice. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 15p. Published: 18/11/2009 Posted in Child Protection Services, Children, Education, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Child Protection, Consultations, Grey Literature, Laming Report... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108316 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:20:46 +0100 3108316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108317&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fworking-together-to-safeguard-children%2F Title: Working Together to Safeguard Children Skinny: Consultation on revised draft guidance addressing 17 of Lord Laming’s recommendations, as indicated in the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit’s earlier pre-consultation.  The revised draft also updates the guidance to reflect changes to the policy and legislative landscape since Working Together was last published in 2006. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 8p. Published: 18/11/2009 Posted in Abuse, Child Protection Services, Children, Education, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Paediatrics, Primary Care, Social Services Tagged: Child Protection, Consultations, Grey Literature, Laming Report, Safeguarding (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108317 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:06:36 +0100 3108317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092645&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F16%2Fprioritising-need-in-the-context-of-putting-people-first-a-whole-system-approach-to-eligibility-for-social-care-consultation-report-on-revised-guidance-on-eligibility-criteria-for-adult-social-care%2F Title: Prioritising need in the context of Putting People First: A whole system approach to eligibility for social care: Consultation report on revised guidance on Eligibility Criteria for Adult Social Care, England 2009 Skinny: Revised guidance that following consultation will replace the 2003 Fair Access to Care Services guidance.  It aims to support fair and transparent implementation of eligibility criteria, within the new policy context of personalisation and prevention set out in Putting People First.  Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 20p. Published: 16/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Integrated Care, NHS, Older People, Public Sector, Social Services Tagged: Consultations, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Guidelines, Social Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092645 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:55:35 +0100 3092645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089213&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fstrengthening-national-commissioning-a-consultation-document%2F Title: Strengthening national commissioning: a consultation document Skinny: Consultation seeking views from the NHS, industry and other stakeholders on the Government’s proposals for an incremental development of some of the arrangements proposed in the Carter Review; in particular reshaping the membership and role of the National Commissioning Group (NCG). Views are required by19th February 2009. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 45p. Published: 11/12/2009 Additional Documents: Response form Impact Assessment Posted in Commissioning, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Commissioning, Consultations, Governance, Grey Literature (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089213 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:00:27 +0100 3089213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083022&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fdrugs-guidance-for-schools%2F Title: Drugs : Guidance for Schools Skinny: Consultation is to gather views on the draft document, Drugs: Guidance for Schools. This document provides guidance to maintained primary, secondary, special schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) in England on all matter relating to drug education and the management of drugs within the school community. Consultation finishes 15th February 2010. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 91p. Published: 13/11/2009 Posted in Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Education, Grey Literature, Health Promotion, Local Authorities, Substance Misuse Tagged: Consultations, Drugs of Abuse, Grey Literature, Health Education, Health Promotion, Schools (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083022 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:30:34 +0100 3083022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039736&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fconsultation-on-proposals-for-the-innovation-pass-pilot%2F Title: Consultation on proposals for the Innovation Pass pilot Skinny: Seeks views from the NHS, industry and other stakeholders on the Government’s proposals for an Innovation Pass pilot.  These proposals will be revised in light of comments received as part of this consultation and will be used to inform the first set of decisions for the pilot in 2010/1.  The Innovation Pass will make selected innovative medicines available on the NHS for a time-limited period, prior to a NICE appraisal.  Funding will be drawn from a new ring-fenced £25m budget, set aside exclusively for the Innovation Pass. The Pass gives earlier access to innovative drugs for patients with the greatest need, and at the same time it will facilitate the collection of further information to support a subsequent NIC... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039736 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:46:16 +0100 3039736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039737&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fresponse-to-the-consultation-and-final-guidance-to-deal-with-nuisance-and-disturbance-on-nhs-premises%2F Title: Response to the consultation on provisions to deal with nuisance and disturbance on NHS premises Skinny: Response to the consultation produces a final version of the guidance for the use of powers under the The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 to remove those causing a nuisance or disturbance on hospital premises in England. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 15p Published: 30/11/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Legislation, NHS Tagged: Consultations, Crime Prevetnion and Control, Gery Literature, Hospitals, Legislation, NHS (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039737 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:26:42 +0100 3039737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930907&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fgeneral-pharmaceutical-council-constitution-order-2009-a-paper-for-consultation%2F Title: General Pharmaceutical Council (Constitution) Order 2009: a paper for consultation Skinny: Sets out the proposed constitution of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the new regulator for pharmacy professionals and pharmacy premises in England, Wales and Scotland. Responses required by 25th November 2009. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 23p Published: 27/10/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Pharmacy, Professional Discipline, Regulation Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Pharmacy, Professional Discipline, Regulation (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930907 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:01:13 +0100 2930907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2882973&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F12%2Fdraft-psychological-support-measures%2F Title: Draft psychological support measures Skinny: Draft version of the Psychological Support measures for the Manual of Cancer Services issued for a three month consultation. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 26p Published: 08/10/2009 Posted in Cancer, Grey Literature, NHS Tagged: Cancer, Consultations, Grey Literature, Mental Health, Psychology (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2882973 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:13 +0100 2882973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828147&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F24%2Finterim-policy-on-prosecuting-assisted-suicide%2F Title: Interim policy for Prosecutors in Respect of Assisted Suicide Issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions The Skinny: Consultation with interim guidance on prosecution for cases of assisted suicide. The public interest factors in favour of prosecution identified in the interim policy include that: The victim was under 18 years of age; The victim’s capacity to reach an informed decision was adversely affected by a recognised mental illness or learning difficulty; The victim did not have a clear, settled and informed wish to commit suicide; for example, the victim’s history suggests that his or her wish to commit suicide was temporary or subject to change; The victim did not indicate unequivocally to the suspect that he or she wished to commit suicide; The victim did no... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828147 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:55:33 +0100 2828147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2781971&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F10%2Fpandemic-influenza-and-the-mental-health-act-1983-consultation-on-proposed-changes-to-the-mental-health-act-1983-and-its-associated-secondary-legislation%2F Title: Pandemic influenza and the Mental Health Act 1983: consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 and its associated secondary legislation The Skinny: Consultation on proposals for temporary amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 which may be required in the event of the severe staff shortages that may be expected during an influenza pandemic. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 26p Published: 10/09/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Human Resources, Influenza, Legislation, NHS, Pandemic Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, H1N1, Human Resources, Legislation, Mental Health, Mental Health Act 1983, Pandemic, Staff Supply (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2781971 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:35:49 +0100 2781971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719659&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F20%2Fbmj-2009-vol-339-no-7717%2F content page Title: Effect of using an interactive booklet about childhood respiratory tract infections in primary care consultations on reconsulting and antibiotic prescribing: a cluster randomised controlled trial Skinny: Pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial which sets out to establish whether an interactive booklet on respiratory tract infections in children: reduces reconsultation for the same illness episode reduces antibiotic use affects future consulting intentions maintains parental satisfaction with care 61 general practices in Wales and England were involved in the trial, with 558 participants aged from 6 months to 16 years.   (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Athens Password, Children, E-Journals, Prescribing, Respiratory D... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719659 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:22:09 +0100 2719659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513406&cid=t_166412_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F17%2Fplacebo-response-in-osteoarthritis-what-does-it-mean-in-practice%2F One of the most maligned but to me most fascinating aspect of health care is the human response to placebo. Placebo is an inert substance – or at least, a substance that is objectively without specific activity for the condition being treated. Dan Moerman has written about the so-called ‘placebo response’ and suggests that it should be called the ‘meaning response’ because humans attribute meaning to the interaction between a health care provider and a patient, and he argues that it is this meaning that influences the response in the patient. This definition is helpful for moving the source of ‘action’ in a placebo away from the inert substance and on to the interaction between the treatment provider and the person in whom the response occurs. Ther... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513406 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:24:27 +0100 2513406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404969&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Fpromoting-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-looked-after-children-revised-statutory-guidance%2F Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of Looked After Children – Revised Statutory Guidance is a revised version of the existing guidance, ‘Promoting the Health of Looked After Children’, which was published by the Department of Health in 2002 for consultation.  The revised guidance will be statutory on PCTs and on Strategic Health Authorities as well as local authorities. Posted in Children, Local Authorities, NHS, Social Services, Young People Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Local Authorities, NHS, PCTs, Residential Care, SHAs, Social Services (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404969 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:12:00 +0100 2404969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284180&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F19%2F3160%2F provides an analysis of submissions to the consultation on proposals for how a new, NICE-led, independent process for reviewing and developing QOF indicators should work. It also details the Government response. Posted in Grey Literature, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Consultations, Grey Literature, Primary Care, QOF, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284180 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:16:55 +0100 2284180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508144&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fproposed-new-arrangements-under-part-lx-of-the-drug-tariff-for-the-provision-of-stoma-and-urology-appliances-and-related-services-in-primary-care-consultation-document%2F The Proposed new arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in primary care, consultation document is part of the Department of Health’s ongoing review of the arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in primary care. The Department last consulted on proposals regarding these arrangements in September 2007 The revised proposals are summarised in the main consultation document. Further details are provided in each of the annexes as indicated. Annex A: Proposals regarding Service Provision and Remuneration Annex B1: Proposed amendments to the Draft National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Ann... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508144 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:35:11 +0100 1508144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179620&cid=t_166412_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F26%2Fconsultation-responses-to-options-for-the-future-of-payment-by-results-200809-%25e2%2580%2593-201011%2F Summary of responses to the  ‘Options for the Future of Payment by Results: 2008/09 – 2010/11′ consultation put forward proposals for future developments in PbR including tariff setting, coding and classification, expanding the scope of PbR, and supporting health policies through financial reform. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179620 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:16:51 +0100 1179620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1018975&cid=t_166412_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falzheimers-association-redefining.html "Alzheimer's Awareness - Redefining the Quality of Life," November 2007, has a series of articles including "Chemistry in Our Daily Life," "Life Enrichment," "Music Therapy," "Early Stage Support Groups," "Would Care Management Help?," and "Getting What You Need."Sara Bartlett, Caregiver Consultant, Alzheimer's Association, San Luis Obispo Office, writes "There is hope on the horizon, with nine drugs for Alzheimer's currently in clinical trials and advances in diagnostic tools." Her article, "Who We Are, What We Do," provides an overview of the Alzheimer's Association.Below is a list of services available through the Association.(1) Client and Family consultations in the office or home(2) Assessment to ascertain the needs of family(3) Long term care planning(4) Information and referral to ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1018975 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:45:00 +0100 1018975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005434&cid=t_166412_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falzheimers-consultant-and-caregivers.html "What Now? Caregiver's Quick Guide and Resource Manual" from the Alzheimer's Association enables caregivers to attend "Caregiver University." I learned more about it when I met with Alzheimer's Consultant Jacque Murray (pictured) of the California Central Coast Chapter. Jacque provides consultations in a variety of settings and makes appointments for in-home consultations as well.The guide is just one of the many resources you can find at the Alzheimer's Association. A look at Section 1 of the book shows that among many topics the following are covered."(1) What is Alzheimer's Disease (2) The Dementia Unbrella (3) Medical and Scientific Basics (4) Get a Complete Diagnosis (5) Is It Alzheimer's Disease or...(6) Are All Person's With Alzheimer's Disease Alike (7) What Can I Expect From My Lo... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005434 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:43:00 +0100 1005434