One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…
Psoriasis: presentation, diagnosis and management An overview of psoriasis, including its clinical features, diagnosis and management, as well as how pharmacists can optimise care.…
How pharmacists can implement effective health coaching in everyday practice Health coaching is an effective approach that pharmacists can use to guide patients into making healthier choices.…
A pharmacy guide for smoking cessation consultations This step-by-step guide outlines how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can encourage patients to make an initial decision to quit smoking, going on to provide advice and support on nicotine replacement therapy and relapse prevention.…
Why Ramadan is a clinical opportunity for pharmacy Samira Osman shares how pharmacists can be proactive in supporting patients during Ramadan to reduce avoidable harms.…
Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…
Principles of effective prescription writing for pharmacist prescribers Outlining the core elements of safe prescription writing and common pitfalls to avoid.…
Type 1 diabetes mellitus and disordered eating An overview of the risks of type 1 diabetes mellitus and disordered eating — or ‘T1DE’, with management and communication considerations for healthcare professionals.…
NHS urges sector to take advantage of AI scribes NHS England says ambient voice technologies could save clinicians two to three minutes for each patient by generating a transcript and clinical summary of consultations.…
Structured medication reviews in frailty An overview of the considerations that frailty presents in the context of a structured medication review.…
