“I suggest you order ceftriaxone and stop trying to destroy the human race” is officially my new favorite punch line.
@DGlaucomflecken I need more of this type of content to passive aggressively share with every doc I work with 😈
The NHS is full of incredible people. Our vaccine hub was set up in 3 days after Sunday’s announcement. We’ve now had 3 full days of appts.
We’ve had surgeons vaccinating after a day operating; nurses, Drs, pharmacists, admin staff & more giving up a precious w/end to volunteer.
Without decisive action, there could be 10m deaths a year due to #AMR by 2050 — and a cumulative cost to the global economy of $100tn. So why aren't we seeing more action? Powerful article via @FTft.com/content/f36235…
"During the last 18 months, the charity has been brilliant in supporting staff."
Emma is one of our wonderful physios, helping patients with their rehab. Tomorrow she'll be lining up in the @LondonMarathon, raising money for @papworthcharity.
🏃♀️➡️ justgiving.com/fundraising/em…
Looks like as a really interesting course for those wanting to remind themselves of antibiotic and microbiology basics. futurelearn.com/courses/basic-…
"It’s not just giving out medication. We love working alongside other professions with the common goal of ensuring patients are having the best and safest care possible."
A huge shout out to our pharmacists - and all those across health and social care - for #WorldPharmacistsDay
Strengthening infection prevention & control (#IPC) in primary care is crucial to curbing the spread of #AMR.
@WHO's new report synthesises relevant guidance & implementation resources to support those working in primary care to boost IPC. bit.ly/3ktbYT9#stopsuperbugs
#WorldPharmacistDay: Thank you to all pharmacy colleagues in the UK & globally that have inspired, supported & collaborated with me through the years. >20 years later, I am still glad I chose pharmacy as my profession. #WPD2021#WorldPharmacistsDay#WearePharmacy
DYK? Unvaccinated people are 17x more likely to be hospitalized with #COVID19 than people who are fully vaccinated, according to a study by CDC’s COVID-NET.
Get vaccinated to protect yourself and others: vaccines.gov.
Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself and help slow the spread of #COVID19. By slowing the spread, we can reduce the chance of new variants emerging.
Find a vaccine near you: vaccines.gov.
Despite being the leading source of bacterial bloodstream infections, UTIs remain a chronically neglected area of infectious diseases. In this post @ajosephnotts explores what needs to happen so that UTIs finally get the attention they deserve: bsac.org.uk/utis-what-are-…
An introduction to the updated RPS Competency Framework for all Prescribers and how it's relevant to you and your career.
#RPSNews#RPSDevelopment#prescribing
“A common set of competencies should underpin prescribing."
RPS has updated its Competency Framework for all Prescribers, which sets out what good prescribing looks like across all health professions.
Read more: rphar.ms/3yPm7O9#RPSDevelopment