Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management
A toolkit for 2024 – Part 3 – Continuity of care and connection have ‘dose-related’ effects
A toolkit for 2024 – Part 3 – Continuity of care and connection have ‘dose-related’ effects
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The world is rapidly changing, as is the practice of healthcare within it. Primary care has adapted to recent challenges but must be ready to face the next ones. In this four-part series, Jo Scott-Jones provides resources around equity, planetary health, continuity of care and technology, with the caveats of funding, workforce and workload – essentially, a toolkit to help you plan for the year ahead. Part 3 looks at continuity of care and connection; check back tomorrow for part 4
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