For those in the UK, more information regarding the legal aspects of personal data storage, including the changes since 2018, can be found via...
I've come across a number of posts that mention the problems patients have with incorrect medical records, so thought it would be good to have a...
For this reason I 'liked' Neil's original post. Along with others, I have expressed my concern with his article but I very much appreciate Neil...
I love your way with words!
If this is exploratory research, wouldn't an online survey with 'free text' boxes that can be filled in to elaborate as necessary, be an...
I really, really dislike this article. It's definitely not the only one I've read in the MEA's magazine that keeps me from being a member (I was a...
I came across this guidance. It applies to England, but some of the principles contained in it may be useful in other countries:...
I just thought it would be worth starting a thread for links to resources that can be used in supporting individuals with personal or professional...
A more modern but counter example is the film industry's disturbing portrayals of 'Fabricated or Induced Illness' in a child. One film I can think...
Ha ha...when I was reading it I thought, 'Well that's me f***ed!
Yes, what is needed is the appropriate social care assessment and the necessary practical support put in place for the person returning home. How...
They seem completely oblivious to the fact that we have a science curriculum in schools that is compulsory up to age 16 (in England, but devolved...
From page 3 of the book:
I note the authors use the term 'fair test'. This term was part of the UK National Curriculum in maths and science when I was working in schools...
I was thinking more for creating a public record for members of the public and more neutral journalists, rather than changing these individuals'...
I no longer work with the NIHR as it became evident to me that much (if not all) of the 'patient involvement' was a tick-box and somewhat...
But it may still be useful to quote their words back to them as a public record, even if only to highlight and make their hypocrisy evident.
I have only just realised (via Google) that Iain Chalmers is one of the founders of Cochrane! My copy was signed by him with a thank you message....
I was recently sent a free book from NIHR as a 'thank you' for the past work I had done for them as a patient rep. The book is entitled, 'Testing...
The article begins: Is this a fair and accurate comparison? What image is this comparison designed to invoke in the minds of the article's...
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