Short time acquisitions, synonymous with reduced injected activity, performed on a TOF-based PET/CT system are feasible without encountering significant bias. This could translate into clinical protocols using lower administered activities particularly for serial PET studies.
capabilities (GPCs) were major drivers for the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) to develop the new internal medicine curriculum. In particular, the GMC required progression to an outcomes-based curriculum using capabilities in practice. The proof of concept (PoC) study explored the feasibility of using this outcomes-based model of assessment in a UK NHS setting. The learning from the study has enabled us to introduce a novel assessment method into the internal medicine curriculum. The GMC has approved the curriculum and the JRCPTB is implementing the internal medicine curriculum from August 2019.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most commonly diagnosed infections among hospitalised patients. We know from previous audit data that we are inappropriately diagnosing and inappropriately prescribing antibiotics for UTIs, which can lead to side effects and harm to patients. Audit data suggest that 30% of patients treated for a UTI actually meet national guideline criteria. Urine samples were sent in 69% uncatheterised episodes where the clinical criteria for UTI were not fulfilled. There is an overreliance on urine dips for diagnosing UTI in elderly patients, leading to inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions. The aim is to reduce the number of inappropriate antibiotic prescription use, create awareness and improve patient outcomes.
Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust > Patient safety. 91% of respondents felt patient safety was improved. This is through increased effi ciency during emergencies, effective team working, better organisation and early involvement with critical care. > Identifi cation of learning needs. 87% felt learning needs that were identifi ed at the safety huddle had been addressed. The questionnaire also asked where improvements could be made and these were as follows.
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