Emilie Couchman
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View article: Factors influencing confidence and trust in health professionals: a cross-sectional study of English general practices.
Factors influencing confidence and trust in health professionals: a cross-sectional study of English general practices. Open
Background Although profound changes to English general practice aim to improve access to appointments, how these might affect patients’ confidence and trust in health professionals is unknown. Aim To determine whether appointments that we…
View article: Integration of primary care and palliative care services to improve equality and equity at the end-of-life: Findings from realist stakeholder workshops
Integration of primary care and palliative care services to improve equality and equity at the end-of-life: Findings from realist stakeholder workshops Open
Background: Inequalities in access to palliative and end of life care are longstanding. Integration of primary and palliative care has the potential to improve equity in the community. Evidence to inform integration is scarce as research t…
View article: 45 Rethinking continuity in primary care for people with mesothelioma
45 Rethinking continuity in primary care for people with mesothelioma Open
Background Mesothelioma is a terminal disease that is linked to asbestos exposure. Continuity is difficult for GPs, and other healthcare professionals (HCPs), to provide within the current NHS primary care system but is highly valued by pe…
View article: Reforming primary palliative care: a call to arms
Reforming primary palliative care: a call to arms Open
GPs and other professionals in primary care provide the majority of palliative and end-of-life care (PEoLC) in the community. Policy and quality improvement guidance for such healthcare professionals must reflect an understanding of the co…
View article: Books:<i>What is a Doctor? A GP’s Prescription for the Future</i>
Books:<i>What is a Doctor? A GP’s Prescription for the Future</i> Open
Phil Whitaker's recent book, published in the 75th anniversary year of the NHS, is a timely discussion of the current state of this institution.He shines a spotlight on general practice, reflecting on its changes over past decades in respo…
View article: Rethinking continuity in primary care for people with mesothelioma
Rethinking continuity in primary care for people with mesothelioma Open
Background Mesothelioma is a terminal disease linked to asbestos exposure, often with a poor prognosis. Palliative care can be valuable at all stages of the disease trajectory. GPs have a key role in supporting such patients. Continuity is…