Background New out-of-hours healthcare services in the UK are intended to offer simple,
convenient access and effective triage. They may be unsatisfactory for patients with complex …

Background. In most economically developed countries, patients, their informal and
professional carers and policy makers are calling for more care in the community. Objectives. To …

BACKGROUND: The attainment of evidence-based practice is at the fore of the international
practice development agenda. It is therefore imperative that robust evaluation …

Background Approximately 600,000 people die in the UK annually, usually after months or
years of increasing debility. Many patients with advanced conditions are not identified for …

Background. We previously facilitated the development of a service-user designed framework
for providing proactive care for people with cancer in the community. Objective. To validate …

Background. Current models of post-treatment cancer care are based on traditional
practices and clinician preference rather than evidence of benefit. Objectives. To assess the …

Introduction Most patients receive palliative care only in the last two months of life. The use
of information technology currently in place in general practices provides an opportunity to …

Methods SIGN guidelines are developed by multidisciplinary guideline development groups
with representation from across Scotland. This guideline development group comprised …

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Laminated glass provides its safety through the maintenance of the bond between the …