I don't know about you but I'm nervously awaiting the results of my 'family and friends test' from Christmas and the New Year. I was feeling ok about it. Then a friend of mine suggested a good result may not be a 'good result' at all: it might actually be a perverse and calculated attempt by my nearest and … Continue reading Reminders that this patient experience malarkey is a serious business
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Data, data everywhere…new report, plus NIHR’s achievements in 2012
Yes, we are positively swimming in data these days. And I don't about you, but I'm looking forward to doing some data-linkage with family and friends over Christmas and the New Year. From a Government point of view, making best use of the data which is routinely collected by departments, public agencies and others, linking … Continue reading Data, data everywhere…new report, plus NIHR’s achievements in 2012
Patient View launches EU health ‘apps’ directory
Patient View have today launched a new EU director of health 'apps' - these are the things people download onto iPhones and other smartphone devices. As I understand it each of the health 'apps' was recommended by patient groups and patients across the European Union. They are categorised according to the service they provide. You … Continue reading Patient View launches EU health ‘apps’ directory
Oldham CCG’s Fairness Commission – one approach to public involvement in the new NHS
I hadn't seen this before...no doubt I am one of the last, as usual. It is an article by Dr Ian Wilkinson, the accountable officer for Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which appeared in Pulse magazine. He describes their approach to public involvement with particular reference to the establishment of a 'Fairness Commission.' The Commission's report can … Continue reading Oldham CCG’s Fairness Commission – one approach to public involvement in the new NHS
HSJ ‘Progressive Research Culture’ Award 2012: Open for entries
It's that time of year again to get your local NHS Trust to enter this year's Health Service Journal (HSJ) 'Progressive Research Culture' Award. This follows the success of last year's award which saw over 40 Trusts enter. Further details from the NIHR CRN CC website. I'm delighted that the nine criteria include these two: - Evidence of … Continue reading HSJ ‘Progressive Research Culture’ Award 2012: Open for entries
Smart guides to public and patient involvement in your local NHS (i.e. Healthwatch, CCGs etc)
Here are four exceptionally useful guides to ensuring good public and patient involvement and engagement in the new local NHS structures such as Healthwatch, CCGs etc. Get smart about engagement series introduction Engagement for commissioning success Working with lay members and patient representatives Working with LINks and local HealthWatch My sense is that CCGs are … Continue reading Smart guides to public and patient involvement in your local NHS (i.e. Healthwatch, CCGs etc)
A few bytes and bobs of news about medical records, open data etc – the Danish are not just good at making drama
Data and its use for society's benefit is one of the areas where we are now seeing rapid developments in both practice and policy. And not just in terms of health care or medical research. I thought I'd link-up a few of the announcements and news items that have happened just this past week to give people … Continue reading A few bytes and bobs of news about medical records, open data etc – the Danish are not just good at making drama
That article about patient questionnaires: the NHS ain’t no Argos
This article in The Guardian about how the NHS has much to learn from the retail sector in the way it designs and uses patient questionnaires has prompted a lot of angry comment. To be fair, it makes one or two good points. These include the fact that we are too slow in incorporating patient … Continue reading That article about patient questionnaires: the NHS ain’t no Argos
Simon Denegri's Lay Review 