Health care assistants play a major role in general practice. This review gives insights into learning and development opportunities that will help to deliver high quality patient care
Kellie Johnson, Paul Vaughan and Anna Lynall explain how a pilot learning project for practice nurses in Stoke-on-Trent highlighted the importance of portfolio building, reflection and ongoing professional development
It is essential that the NHS drives improvement in technology to improve patient care. This article discusses how practice nurses can play their part Using technology-enabled care to deliver high-quality patient care aligns to the triple aim of Leading Change, Adding Value: better outcomes, better experiences for people and better use of resources. This article focuses on the need to support practice nurses in becoming digitally proficient and explores shared learning from an innovative project that enables nurses to become digital champions.
As the demand for consultations increases, technology-enabled care may provide a viable solution. Kellie Johnson, Chris Chambers and Dena Corden-LePetit explore what technology is already available, including apps and Skype With demand for consultations becoming ever greater in primary care, the ability to diversify and find smarter ways of working is crucial. Stepping outside of comfort zones and embracing new technology may be the first step in widening the consulting remit. Using apps can be a great way of introducing technology into the workplace and a means of building digital confidence in patients and health professionals. With the correct support and guidance, more clinicians are using opportunities to progress to more interactive applications in their practice, such as Skype.
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