Care audit cuts time and costs

Article Abstract:

The Helston Medical and Nursing Forum, established in Cornwall, England, in May 1992, recognised the need for a multidisciplinary audit of community care in the region. The group decided to focus initially on the assessment and management of leg ulcers, as there was seen to be potential for reducing care costs, saving nursing time and improving the quality of life of clients. This has led to the establishment of a standard protocol for treating leg ulcers in the community and to the creation of a regular audit schedule by an audit team.

Care and treatment, Varicose ulcer, Varicose ulcers

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Making health services more accessible to younger people

Article Abstract:

The region of Tayside in Scotland experiences high rates of teenage pregnancy. Research shows that young people in the area require more accessible and focused services than those currently available to meet their needs. To this end, a number of initiatives have been introduced bringing together young people, health workers and community education officers. A series of multidisciplinary teams have been formed to develop appropriate services. Details of the project are presented.

Usage, Social policy, Health promotion, Teenage pregnancy, Tayside, Scotland

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Can you keep a secret?

Article Abstract:

A study of young people reveals they would make greater use of family doctor services if their confidentiality could be guaranteed. The questionnaire, sent to a group of 12-to-17-year-olds, reveals that young people would like to see their doctors without the presence of a parent and shows that a policy is needed allowing under-16-year-olds such access. The study also shows that doctors need to adopt an open and friendly approach to young people presenting with their problems.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Demographic aspects

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