Helen Macdonald

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Helen Macdonald

Helen Macdonald

@drhelmac

Research integrity and publication ethics editor, The BMJ. Talk Evidence podcaster. Rapid Recommendations co-creator. Former GP. My views

Bath, England Katılım Mayıs 2011
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Gordon H. Guyatt
Gordon H. Guyatt@GuyattGH·
Our group has developed an inventory of all estimates of minimal important differences for all patient-reported outcomes known to humankind and rated the credibility of each MID. We are keen to work with anyone interested in using the fruits of our work. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcli…
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Richard Lehman
Richard Lehman@RichardLehman1·
Brilliant, high quality tools for shared understanding! This programme is a beacon of hope and togetherness within the NHS when we need it desperately. Yes, thousands more please.
Dr Ellen Fallows@ellenfallows

I absolutely love this work on #shareddecisionmaking by NHS E england.nhs.uk/publication/de…. We just need thousands more of them @NHSDigital @olliehart7. I particularly like the focus on self-care “what can I do?” lifestyle medicine approaches @BritSocLM

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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
I have often stored away and borrowed phrases from members of the palliative care team. When I read this thread I’m reminded of why. (Thank you)
Kathryn Mannix@drkathrynmannix

With thanks to @richardodurrant for permission to share our DMs. Worries about lack of nutrition at the end of life are very common, & should always be taken seriously. I'm talking here about dying from an illness, & how dying impacts appetite & gut function. cc @APMPostTweets 1/

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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
I wanted to find out whether changing evidence, or other considerations, were behind falling isolation periods after infection with covid. @AllysonPollock had an interesting perspective…
The BMJ@bmj_latest

With isolation periods being reduced or stopped in the event of a negative lateral flow test, this #TalkEvidence episode explores the data behind these decisions. @AllysonPollock joins @drhelmac and @jsross119. Listen at apple.co/3AIYTeY or spoti.fi/3s7gGsq

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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
I also agree (from my biased position of loving working on the challenges of making our living evidence and guidance). It’s wonderful to work with people and organisations who want to make evidence and it’s translation work better
Joseph Ross@jsross119

Agree strongly with this commentary and the need to reform our models of evidence synthesis from "static" to "living". And major shout outs to @drhelmac, @NavjoytLadher, @eloder and many others @bmj_latest who made living reviews happen during COVID19 nature.com/articles/d4158…

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Kamran Abbasi
Kamran Abbasi@KamranAbbasi·
"There was never a more important time to be evidence based, patient centred, open, and courageous. These are The BMJ's values, and we will live by them to improve the health of people and the planet" Thank you for each and every warm welcome @bmj_latest bmj.com/content/375/bm…
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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
@mgtmccartney Happy birthday! (I have a big one coming up too. Think I will have to go on a Somerset run to work out my life plan also)
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Helen Macdonald
Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
Thanks @bmj_latest @natalie_banner and Cathie Sudlow @HDR_UK for talking with me. I hope GPs and members of the public continue to learn more about this project and others like it. Have a read, or listen to Natalie on BMJ podcast #TalkEvidence
The BMJ@bmj_latest

Launch of the NHS’s flagship GP data extraction programme has been further delayed with no fixed start date. What were the concerns surrounding it and how could communication and understanding of the project be improved? @drhelmac ow.ly/aNzn50G3HqW

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Richard Lehman
Richard Lehman@RichardLehman1·
@bmj_latest @drhelmac @jsross119 What do you call a regulatory body which considers reduced amyloid as a surrogate for benefit, but doesn't consider brain microbleeds and oedema as a surrogate for harm?
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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
Fancy entering? The Primary Care category in #TheBMJAwards recognises teams who have improved the health of the wider community through a specific project. The deadline to submit 14 June and you can gain national recognition for your work bit.ly/3xQht2W
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Helen Macdonald
Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
Would you like to apply to work with us on The BMJ as a clinical editor? If so take a look at this job. It is great (I'm biased because I also do this job and love it ;) Fun, interesting, lovely team. Can be done remotely as part of a portfolio career. social.icims.com/viewjob/pt1619…
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Alexandra Freeman
Alexandra Freeman@alex_freeman·
Our graphics to illustrate the potential benefits and potential harms of the AstraZeneca vaccine as announced by the MHRA this afternoon. Benefits accrued over 16 weeks, at three different levels of exposure to the virus.
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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
If your tracking covid treatments or just after a nice summary this thread from @RSiemieniuk will give you plenty to get started...
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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
And Gordon reminded me that when making guidance it is important to be clear on what you value. Systems such as GRADE are a great way to structure and share your logic behind your recommendations (DOI: this is a system he created and it is used in BMJ Rapid Recommendations)
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Helen Macdonald@drhelmac·
I learned that lesser heard of vaccines might help against emerging variants and that there are tough decisions ahead on booster vaccinations
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