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Newest firstTelemedicine has emerged as a transformative tool for enhancing healthcare accessibility, particularly in underserved and remote areas. This study assesses the effectiveness of telemedicine technologies in improving patient care, disease management, and overall health system performance from the perspective of medical professionals. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 247 doctors using a structured and re…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Medical marijuana (MMJ) is available in Pennsylvania, and participation in the state-regulated program requires patient registration and receiving certification by an approved physician. Currently, no integration of MMJ certification data with health records exists in Pennsylvania that would allow clinicians to rapidly identify patients using MMJ, as exists with other scheduled drugs. This absence of a…
The use of cannabis and cannabis-related products among patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is increasing globally. Given the potential anti-inflammatory, therapeutic, and pain management benefits of cannabis-related products, we reviewed primary literature to evaluate the prevalence and possible purpose for cannabis use among patients with HS and to provide recommendations to patients and physicians. A na…
ObjectivesTo synthesise evidence about primary care clinicians treating patients in or adjacent to hospital emergency departments in the UK. Study designMixed methods narrative systematic review. MethodsEligible studies were in English and described primary care services (general practitioners, GPs, or nurse practitioners) that treat patients within or adjacent to hospital Emergency Departments (ED). Searches were…
Open article record in new tab ↗The introduction of large language models (LLMs) into clinical practice promises to improve patient education and empowerment, thereby personalizing medical care and broadening access to medical knowledge. Despite the popularity of LLMs, there is a significant gap in systematized information on their use in patient care. Therefore, this systematic review aims to synthesize current applications and limitations of L…
The interventions of pharmacy professionals are considered impactful inputs towards optimised patient care and safety, by rationalising prescriptions, enhancing therapeutic choices and reducing and preventing medication errors and adverse effects. Between October 2020 and October 2021, the community hospitals at Powys Teaching Health Board recorded 158 interventions, corresponding to 0.4 interventions per pharmacy…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThere is a paucity of data investigating delays in discharges from subacute complex care units exclusively dealing with complex cases. We aimed to analyse factors causing delays in discharges and explore their implications on the healthcare system in terms of length of stay (LOS), during the COVID-19 pandemic, using time-to-event analysis, to assist in future pandemic healthcare planning decisions. Metho…
BACKGROUND: In Belgium, the incidence of treatment episodes for substance use problems is monitored by the Network of Sentinel General Practices (SGP), and at higher, specialist care levels by the Treatment Demand Indicator (TDI) surveillance. Using both data sources, we examine 1) how patients starting specialist treatment for substance use problems on referral by their GP compare to those that were referred by n…
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