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Primary Care ABC Smoking evidence and information summary

posted by johnmcmenamin on 2015-03-07 09:31:05.058

This attachment is a powerpoint collection of slides that include some of the evidence and information that relates to the…

The detection and management of patients with chronic kidney disease in primary care

posted by WM Admin on 2015-03-06 11:30:54.779

In their latest Best Practice magazine, bpac have produced an overview of the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in…

Essentials for people with COPD

posted by WM Admin on 2015-03-06 11:21:16.914

In their latest Best Practice magazine, bpac have detailed the interventions with the greatest potential to prevent further deterioration in…

The optimal management of patients with COPD. Part 1: The diagnosis and Part 2: Stepwise escalation of treatment

posted by WM Admin on 2015-03-06 11:15:06.697

In their latest Best Practice magazine, bpac have produced a guide to managing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…

Year 7 and Year 8 Immunisation online videos

posted by WM Admin on 2015-03-04 11:56:58.058

Online videos published by the Ministry of Health and Health Promotion Agency on Year 7 and Year 8 immunisation. The…

Wiki New Zealand - free health data

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-24 14:53:50.837

Wiki New Zealand pull together New Zealand's public sector, private sector and academic data in one place and make it…

Person-centred care made simple (an animation from the Health Foundation, UK)

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-20 09:33:06.738

This animation from the Health Foundation gives a quick overview of person-centred care, exploring what it is and why it’s…

Using practitioner supply orders and standing orders in the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-18 08:21:51.36

The Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme (RFPP) is seeking to reduce the incidence of rheumatic fever. One of the ways in…

Reception support for ABC tobacco target

posted by johnmcmenamin on 2015-02-17 09:09:40.654

Reception support for ABC Tobacco target GPs and Practice Nurses can use Dashboard and similar reminder tools to prompt asking…

Clinician story: The role of staff relationships in preventing medication errors (Open for Better Care video)

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-11 15:04:58.833

In this video, Teresa Cheetham talks about making a medication error, and the role a difficult relationship with a fellow…

Visualizing Health: Creating and disseminating best practices for communicating health and risk information to patients (U.S.)

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-11 13:21:21.7

An interdisciplinary team at the University of Michigan created and tested an online gallery of visual images that clinicians, health…

Hand hygiene video from Waitemata DHB

posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-09 14:30:18.049

Waitemata District Health Board created this video as a resource for its frontline staff. It was created specifically to improve…

How to refer to Quitline on medtech

posted by johnmcmenamin on 2015-02-04 15:31:24.556

Here is a link to how to How to Refer to Quitline on medtech. It's easy, and there's a free…

ABC Smoking Practice Protocol

posted by johnmcmenamin on 2015-01-10 19:43:57.846

This is a continually developing tool that can help practice or external staff ensure all patients attending general practices are…

Alcohol Brief Intervention: Video examples and powerpoint presentation

posted by johnmcmenamin on 2015-01-08 11:00:20.614

These videoes are examples of brief interventions for patients whose alcohol consumption is screened above recommended levels. They accompany the…

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Systems Map: Overview of factors influencing development of AMR and the interactions between them (England)

posted by WM Admin on 2014-12-24 11:47:23.148

These antimicrobial resistance systems maps provide an overview of the factors influencing the development of antimicrobial resistance and the interactions…

Diabetes in pregnancy: Quick reference guide for health professionals on the screening, diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes in New Zealand

posted by WM Admin on 2014-12-17 12:36:32.29

This guide provides evidence-based recommendations for the screening and diagnosis of both probable undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes…

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