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#Chronoptimist • NHS Dr 1996 • GPST27 • Generalist • GP Partner 2001-2022 • Appraiser • Old Manc • OWN VIEWS • GMC 4278674 🏊🏃🚴‍♀️
Oct 21, 2022 10 tweets 12 min read
#ContinuityOfCare
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Great to see Continuity of care high up the political agenda

But why does it matter?

@jkaffash @costanza_fierce
pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/… #ContinuityOfCare 2/n 📜

Continuity of care is a highly cost effective health intervention

It does not grab the headlines as well as flashy new hospitals -
but is proven to:

⬆️ your life expectancy
⬇️ hospital admissions

@pash22 @pwhitakerwriter
Oct 4, 2021 6 tweets 6 min read
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@KatharineDC thanks for raising issue of #ThirdPrimaryDoses of #CovidVaccine

This is causing a LOT of confusion for patients as there is not a clear recall system

We are told that specialist teams should advise their patients

However - if patients think they are eligible 2/n
Then I would suggest they contact their specialist teams or clinical nurse specialists for advice

The #ThirdPrimaryDose is given at 8 weeks after the 2nd dose for some high risk individuals

This is NOT the same as the 3rd #COVIDBooster being given to otherwise lower risk
Sep 19, 2021 10 tweets 4 min read
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There are many triggers for anger; such as feeling a loss of control, being made to wait too long or forgotten, feeling as if your voice or opinions are not being heard, having your goalposts moved for you - or being unable to keep up with rapidly changing events. 2/n
The Covid Pandemic has forced sweeping & rapid changes to all our lives – probably no more so than within healthcare & the NHS

The ‘honeymoon’ period of sympathy for overstretched NHS staff with clapping on the doorsteps, free gifts and food has all but disappeared
Dec 7, 2020 16 tweets 72 min read
@de_shami @dclovesgp @TomDarton1 @Ju_B81 It was a great read - thanks again
The point about clear communication is key to gaining trust & ⬆️ #CovidVaccine uptake
Dealing with questions about the new vaccines in an open and honest way is going to hopefully allay fears and increase uptake.
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