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NB Hot Topics Podcast

S6 E6: Hybrid Working; Antibiotics for Appendicitis; Patient Decision Aids for AF

Jan 17, 2025
Explore the shift towards hybrid working in general practice, highlighting its challenges, workforce morale, and the integration of digital tools. Delve into the role of patient decision aids in helping those with atrial fibrillation make informed anticoagulation choices. Finally, uncover the groundbreaking debate on treating appendicitis with antibiotics versus surgery, revealing potential changes in standard practice. Tune in for insights that could reshape patient care!
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Quick takeaways

  • The transition to hybrid working in general practice introduces complexities that can affect patient care quality due to workflow issues.
  • Patient decision aids improve knowledge and reduce conflict in treatment choices, but do not significantly change satisfaction or decisions in anticoagulation therapy.

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Challenges in Hybrid General Practice

The shift to hybrid general practice has introduced complexities that can impact the quality of care provided to patients. Practices now often utilize a mix of in-person and digital consultations, leading to potential inefficiencies and duplications, such as multiple clinician slots being taken up for a single patient issue. Additionally, staffing changes and the integration of new technologies have complicated workflows further. While hybrid systems offer benefits like convenience and flexibility, they sometimes compromise elements like patient-centeredness and continuity of care.

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