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Recognizing the critical importance of correct and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety, “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” has been selected as the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2024. The global action plan encourages countries to adopt strategies that reduce diagnostic errors, which often arise from a combination of cognitive and system factors that impact the recognition of patients’ key signs and symptoms, and the interpretation and communication of their test results. (World Health Organization WHO) “When the diagnosis is correct, the prescribed medications will be appropriately targeted, and this will be directly reflected in the patient’s clinical manifestations, which we observe due to our proximity to the patient, including pain thresholds, temperature, and lab results.   For example, diabetic coma requires differential diagnosis among various diseases that present with similar symptoms, such as shock and strokes. A correct diagnosis allows us to use only intravenous glucose solutions, resulting in noticeable and rapid improvement in the patient’s condition. If the diagnosis is incorrect or delayed, the situation becomes more complex.” Khadija Al-Fares: (Ward Nurse - Al-Quds Hospital) #PatientSafety  #NorthwestSyria  #AccurateDiagnosis  #SaferCare  

Frustrated with the struggle to balance chronic disease management and other patient needs? We understand the pressure GPs are under - that's why we offer clinical pharmacy services that help improve patient outcomes and increase access to healthcare. But, crucially, our virtual practice model ACTUALLY reduces a GPs workload... Won't using a service provider mean that the time saved will be eaten up overseeing and managing your pharmacists? 🤔 Not with Medacy - all our clinical pharmacists and pharmacist technicians are permanently employed by Medacy ✅ and backed by our unique virtual practice model ✅ So you can genuinely spend your time on other areas of the practice, knowing that quality, consistency and cost-effectiveness is taken care of. Here's how Medacy can benefit your practice: 📈 Improved Patient Outcomes: Our team of remote clinical pharmacists can provide vital care for patients with chronic conditions, helping to manage their health and reduce complications. 🔑 Increased Access to Care: Medacy can help you to see more patients by providing additional support and resources. 👩⚕️ Reduced Workload: By taking on some of the burden of chronic disease management, Medacy can free up your time to focus on other patients. Learn more about how Medacy can benefit your practice - contact us today 📩 #healthcare #GP #pharmacy #patientcare #NHS

“Physicians are excellent at reacting. A patient shows up at an office or emergency department in pain, and doctors go into action, figure out what is causing the symptoms, and start treatments to relieve them. Patients have a question, and physicians give an answer. The phone rings or the beeper goes off, and the physician responds. Physicians do so much reacting, there isn’t much time or energy left for being proactive-that is, dealing with anything other than the problem screaming for attention. This means that doctors do not routinely look over the list of their patients with diabetes to see who had their eye examinations, teach overweight patients about diets that might reduce the chances of a heart attack or stroke in 2 or 3 decades, or contact patients who have not shown up for their follow up office visits…Yet this sort of proactive care aimed at preventing problems in the future is just what patients with chronic diseases and complex medical conditions need if they are to reduce their risk of hospitalizations and premature death. Since these patients account for most of the healthcare costs in the United States, systems to care for patients in between their visits to the physician are a critical part of organized healthcare. These systems focus on improving the outlook of populations of high-risk patients by caring for them throughout the year, rather than solely concentrating on addressing the symptoms of the individual sitting in front of the doctor.” Thomas H. Lee

“Focus Friday: The Pharmacist’s Role in Preventing Diabetic Amputations” *Each year, thousands of lives are forever changed by diabetic amputations—many of which could have been prevented. As pharmacists, we stand at the frontlines of patient care. By identifying high-risk patients early, using tools , and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, we have the power to reduce these numbers. 👉 Did you know? Proactive pharmacist interventions can reduce diabetic amputations by up to 30%. ✨ This week, let’s focus on the actionable steps we can take: 1️⃣ Educate patients on proper foot care and diabetes management. 2️⃣ Utilize screening tools to identify risks early. 3️⃣ Collaborate with podiatrists , nurses and physicians for comprehensive care.* What strategies have you implemented to support your diabetic patients? Let’s share and learn from each other. 📅 Don’t forget: The Leadership Diabetes Workshop launches in January. Learn how to make a greater impact in your practice. 📩 Contact me for more details: daouddarazi@plusvaluepharma.com #FocusFriday #Pharmacists #DiabetesCare #AmputationPrevention #LeadershipWorkshop #HealthcareLeadership #InfirmièresQc #MédecinsQc #PodiatresQc #DiabetesCare #FootHealth

GSF “ Gold Standards Framwork” In medical terms, “GSF” refer to the “Gold Standards Framework.” The Gold Standards Framework is a systematic, evidence-based approach to optimizing the care for patients nearing the end of life, delivered by generalist frontline care providers. The framework aims to ensure that patients receive high-quality care in their preferred place of care and die with dignity. The GSF focuses on several key aspects: 1. Early Identification: Recognizing patients who may be in the last year of life. 2. Advanced Care Planning: Discussing and documenting patients’ wishes and preferences for end-of-life care. 3. Coordination of Care: Ensuring that care is well-coordinated among all healthcare providers involved. 4. Symptom Management: Providing effective symptom control, including pain management. 5. Support for Families: Offering support to families and carers during the patient’s illness and after their death. The framework is widely used in various healthcare settings, including general practice, hospitals, care homes, and community settings, to improve the quality of palliative care.

Alexander Woywodt, a nephrologist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, recently took the stage at the HETT Show to spotlight the game-changing benefits of video consultations. He passionately shared how video consultations not only save precious time and money for both clinical teams and patients but also play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions. As a top user of our video consultation platform, ‘Attend Anywhere’, Alex has crafted a must-read white paper titled “Ten Tips to Carry out Video Consultations in Nephrology”. But don't be fooled by the title—his advice is valuable across all medical pathways. In his latest article, Alex dives into the surge in video consultations since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how they’ve alleviated the strain on face-to-face outpatient capacity and eased patients' fears about infection risks. He points out that video consultations are perfect for routine follow-ups and quick triage of unwell patients. However, Alex also reminds us that they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution and stresses the importance of addressing practical aspects like reimbursement, prescribing, and documentation. He’s particularly keen on ensuring that patients who are less tech-savvy or have special needs aren’t left behind in this digital shift. Curious to learn more? Dive into his insights and let us know if you have any questions that Alex hasn't already answered: 📑 https://lnkd.in/dBDDr6ex #videoconsultations #AttendAnywhere #DigitalHealth #HETT24

As a specialty nephrology is ideal for video consultations especially for routine follow-ups: all I need as a clinician is blood and urine test results home blood pressure readings and an IT literate patient who can operate a smartphone or computer 🙏

Safety matters. And it turns out developing better processes around discharge planning and assistance to patients contributes significantly to patient safety. PPDC is here to partner with individuals at risk for repeat hospitalization or deteriorating health following hospital discharge. https://lnkd.in/gagKfkBi

“Too often, caring for chronic illness features an uninformed passive patient interacting with an unprepared practice team, resulting in frustrating inadequate encounters…patients need to assume the role of principal caregivers. They need to understand their conditions, and monitor their success in controlling their weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and other factors that lead to risk for complications. To help patients acquire these skills, the healthcare system needs to offer education and tools to patients and their families…Important components of organized care systems include nonphysician personnel trained in supporting patient self-management and systems to track populations of patients with chronic disease…Physicians, other clinicians, and patients need reminders of when patients need eye exams, blood tests, and other interventions…The cost savings are usually achieved by reducing rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations…Disease management programs tend to focus on the 3% to 5% of patients who account for 45% to 50% (or more) of healthcare costs…Disease management programs that involve direct contact with high-risk patients frequently rely on call centers with trained nurses who contact patients on a regular basis…identify patients whose conditions are worsening, and encourage them to see their physicians before an emergency department visit or hospitalization is needed. Their other key function is the education of patients and their families on how to improve their self-management skills.” Thomas H. Lee

World Patient Safety Day - https://lnkd.in/dqWFi8T5 The article from Seniors Today discusses World Patient Safety Day, focusing on the theme of improving diagnosis to enhance patient safety. The slogan for 2024 is "Get it right, make it safe!" The piece emphasizes the critical role of accurate and timely diagnosis in reducing errors, which can lead to prolonged illness or even death. The article calls for collaboration between patients, health workers, and policymakers to improve diagnostic safety by addressing systemic issues and supporting healthcare professionals #patientsafety #diagnosticaccuracy #healthcareawareness #worldpatientsafetyday #medicaldiagnosis #evergreenclub #seniorstodaymagazine #seniorstoday