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Gestational diabetes is a major health concern, with research suggesting that Black and Asian women are less likely to be offered testing. Our new piece by Julie Dawn Jones of @UniWestLondon discusses how testing can be made more effective and equitable ⬇️ doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.…

The August issue of @Para_Practice is available on MAG Online Library, providing crucial updates and insights for paramedics and pre-hospital care providers. 🚑 Access it now via #OpenAthens: magonlinelibrary.com/toc/jpar/curre… #ParamedicPractice #CPD #MAHealthcare

How can NHS 111 calls be safely triaged to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care, while avoiding unnecessary 999 referrals? Our new practice review by @DrMikeBrady1 and @Ambo_Pete looks at how this is done in @NHS111Wales ⬇️ doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.… @WelshAmbulance

So much of our focus in trying to spread improvements is in "explicit" knowledge: toolkits, good practice databases, standardised pathways etc. Most of the content that AI repurposes from online resources is explicit knowledge. Yet the biggest opportunities are in "tacit" knowledge: the practical "know-how" rooted in people, their experiences, insights & judgements Unlocking tacit knowledge is how organisations break past their internal barriers to innovate & improve. Thanks @tnvora for a striking new version of the explicit/tacit iceberg picture. Tanmay has also written an excellent blog on how to unlock tacit knowledge: qaspire.com/the-iceberg-of…

How can patient-initiated follow up (PIFU) be used safely and effectively in specialised services? Our new practice review by Sarah Hardy from @LivHospitals provides insights into the value of a well-implemented PIFU pathway ⬇️ doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.…

Does the general election mean change is on the horizon? This month's editorial looks at the political nature of UK healthcare, and the trend for short-term pre-election promises relating to the NHS 👇 doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.… Access via your personal, NHS or institutional login📲