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How training can take you up the career ladder

August 26, 2014 by

Our Learning and Development Manager explains how career progression doesn’t have to be difficult Here at Total Assist Group, training our staff is an absolutely central part of our company culture, as we energetically and enthusiastically encourage our staff to tackle career progression, and work their way through promotions. Although we offer an abundance of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Learning and Development Manager, study, Sue Murfet, Total Assist Group, training

328,000 patients die from prescription drugs

August 20, 2014 by

Are new drugs effective or hazardous? Researchers have discovered that new prescription drugs have a one in five chance of causing serious reactions after they have been approved, with systematical reviews revealing that 1.9 million hospitalisations a year are attributed to using new medication. The Harvard Law report explained that 840,000 patients given new drugs … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: death, doctors, drugs, health, research, study

Why doctors make bad mental health patients

August 19, 2014 by

Doctors are notorious for being labelled as ‘bad’ patients – delaying seeing their GP and presenting late for treatment are just a couple of key examples. Mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, addiction and even suicide in extreme cases, are becoming increasingly common among medics, with female doctors two and a half times more likely to … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: doctors, illness, mental health, patient, research, study

Half of cancer survivors have no intentions to quit smoking

August 8, 2014 by

Cancer can’t convince smokers to kick the habit Research from the American Cancer Society and Emory University shows that approximately one in 10 cancer survivors are still smoking nine years after their diagnosis. Shockingly, the smoking rate among American cancer survivors is 9.3%, which is about half of the 18.1% rate of American adults as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: cancer, smokers, smoking, study, tobacco

Why more doctors may not be the answer to doctor shortages

July 23, 2014 by

Expert looks to technology and changing healthcare models to cater for growing population Prominent medic Joshua Liu, MD has stated that hiring more doctors is not the solution for the American doctor shortage, and that instead, closer focus should be on how healthcare is going to evolve over the coming years. Writing for The Health … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News, Technology Tagged: care, doctor, patient, shortage, staff, study, technology

67.7% of junior doctors save time using hospital app

July 15, 2014 by

Young doctors feel app impacted positively on patient care A new study has revealed that 45.2% of junior doctors feel that using a hospital specific mobile phone app could have a moderately positive impact on patient care. The research, which featured 39 participants across various specialties of medicine, used a iPhone app that included general … [Read more…]

Posted in: Technology Tagged: hospital, iPhone, research, study, technology

NHS best healthcare system in the world

June 18, 2014 by

NHS ranked number one in American study New analysis from the US has rated our NHS system as the best healthcare system in the world, with the highest levels of quality care and efficiency as well as having low cost at the point of service. The Mirror Mirror on the Wall report, conducted by the Commonwealth … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: healthcare, NHS, results, study, UK

Doctors lack confidence to discuss end of life care

June 5, 2014 by

Over half of doctors revealed they felt hesitant about discussing palliative care  A new study has shown that 52% of healthcare providers do not feel confident enough to talk about end of life care with their heart failure patients. The research, which surveyed 50 physicians and 45 nurse practitioners or physician assistants in America, also found … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: diagnosis, doctors, dying, nurses, professional, study

Skin cancer treatments double life expectancy

June 3, 2014 by

Trials focusing on advanced skin cancer provide “exciting” results Two international trials studying potential new skin cancer treatments have yielded promising results, giving 69% of patients an additional year to live. The usual survival rate is approximately six months. The treatments, combating advanced melanoma, are designed to enable the immune system to recognise and target … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: cancer, drugs, research, skin cancer, study, treatment

47% of patients unhappy with A&E service

May 27, 2014 by admin

Lowest satisfaction ratings for A&E department since 2008 A new survey from think tank The King’s Fund has revealed that nearly half of the participants in England were dissatisfied with their A&E units’ performance, due to increased waiting times. Only 53% of patients were pleased with the service from their A&E department, meaning that satisfaction … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: accident and emergency, hospital, NHS, study, survey
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