pharmacies
Patients prefer GPs over pharmacists or nurses, says study
Despite encouragement to use the expert services of pharmacists and nurses, patients are still saying they prefer to consult GPs, says a study from the University of Southampton. What the study found Continuity of care is important to many. Lack of understanding of what the various roles of healthcare professional are and how they can […]
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News for caring families September 2019
In this week’s roundup of news and views that affect families with ageing relatives, we look at: Finding good care homes takes time Paying for care Working and caring responsibilities Checking up on pharmacies Changes to services at Boots NHS and AI-driven conversations Slowing Parkinson’s disease Napping and heart health Passing on pensions The saga […]
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