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We are joined in this episode by Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association - an independent patient charity campaigning for improvements in health and social care for patients. Are patient information leaflets best used as wallpaper? We discuss the concerns that patients are bringing to the Patients Association which include medicines information and communication.
Our micro-discussion continues our examination of the recent Sunday Times Article “The NHS is flatlining - here’s how to save it right now” by Health Editor Shaum Lintern. In it he proposes 10 ideas that he thinks might ‘save the NHS’ and so we ask our guests what they think. What will Rachel’s idea be for inclusion in the ‘Aural Apothecary 2023 NHS Tonic?’
As with all of our guests, Rachel shares with us a Memory Evoking Medicine, a life anthem and book that has influenced her career. This week's choice will leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth…
We also share some exciting news - our new website is now live! http://www.theauralapothecary.com. As well as being a searchable database of all episodes, we will be uploading transcripts and extra content for your enjoyment and education. Have a look and let us know what you think.
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You can listen to the Aural Apothecary playlist here;https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OsWj4w8sxsvuwR9zMXgn5?si=tiHXrQI7QsGtSQwPyz1KBg
You can view the Aural ApothecaryLibrary here;https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/31270100-paul-gimson?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=the-aural-apothecaryhttps://litalist.com/shelf/view-bookcase?publicId=KN6E3O
You can find out more about the Patients Association here; https://www.patients-association.org.uk/
The report from Wessex AHSN - Written Medicine - increasing access to health and medical information for all patients is available here; https://wessexahsn.org.uk/projects/482/written-medicine-increasing-access-to-health-and-medical-information-for-all-patients
Dr Sam Finnikin’s article ‘We threw the guidelines at her’ can be found here; https://bjgplife.com/we-threw-the-guidelines-at-her/?s=08
