New Ways to Improve the Patient Experience: Because it Begins Before the Fron...TraceByTWSG
This presentation will review strategic initiatives for revenue cycle leaders to further engage patients in their care experience – beginning before they enter the hospital’s front door. The session will present key strategies and related outcomes in patient satisfaction, staff performance, reimbursement and upfront patient collections.
• Ensure meaningful upfront encounters with Patient Access – at each and every encounter.
• Hardwire measurable standards throughout Patient Access teams.
• Reduce process time and eliminate duplication for quicker patient turnaround.
• Ensure consistent practices across hospital entities and among associates.
• Avoid financial harm through automated documentation.
• Protect staff through documentation integrity.
• Increase visibility of – and access to – critical patient touch points across the organization.
Leading the development of Texas Health’s Patient Access infrastructure, Patti Consolver and Scott Phillips oversee the centralized patient access intake center and the patient access departments for the system’s 13 wholly-owned hospitals.
Creating a profitable business is difficult.
That's why we've created this infographic, 21 Ways to a Make your Dental Practice More Profitable.
If you're having trouble making your dental practice as profitable as you'd like, then this infographic and corresponding blog post is a must read.
http://blog.titanwebagency.com/more-profitable-dental-practice
Customer service dental practice presentation fileMark Stallwood
Dental practice now needs to consider customer service as an integral part of its offering. Presentation to University of Adelaide Dental School Post Graduate Continuing Education Conference
General Practice 'receptionist' Active Signposting (care navigation) FAQS Christiana Melam FRSPH
'Active signposting' is one of the 10 high impact actions to release capacity in General Practice.
Here we cover:
* Our Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Patient satisfaction is about the Total Quality of the Patient Encounter (TQE). TQE is the sum of Patient Experience (as defined by CMS) plus Patient Satisfaction as defined by all of the non CMS related touchpoints.
New Ways to Improve the Patient Experience: Because it Begins Before the Fron...TraceByTWSG
This presentation will review strategic initiatives for revenue cycle leaders to further engage patients in their care experience – beginning before they enter the hospital’s front door. The session will present key strategies and related outcomes in patient satisfaction, staff performance, reimbursement and upfront patient collections.
• Ensure meaningful upfront encounters with Patient Access – at each and every encounter.
• Hardwire measurable standards throughout Patient Access teams.
• Reduce process time and eliminate duplication for quicker patient turnaround.
• Ensure consistent practices across hospital entities and among associates.
• Avoid financial harm through automated documentation.
• Protect staff through documentation integrity.
• Increase visibility of – and access to – critical patient touch points across the organization.
Leading the development of Texas Health’s Patient Access infrastructure, Patti Consolver and Scott Phillips oversee the centralized patient access intake center and the patient access departments for the system’s 13 wholly-owned hospitals.
Creating a profitable business is difficult.
That's why we've created this infographic, 21 Ways to a Make your Dental Practice More Profitable.
If you're having trouble making your dental practice as profitable as you'd like, then this infographic and corresponding blog post is a must read.
http://blog.titanwebagency.com/more-profitable-dental-practice
Customer service dental practice presentation fileMark Stallwood
Dental practice now needs to consider customer service as an integral part of its offering. Presentation to University of Adelaide Dental School Post Graduate Continuing Education Conference
General Practice 'receptionist' Active Signposting (care navigation) FAQS Christiana Melam FRSPH
'Active signposting' is one of the 10 high impact actions to release capacity in General Practice.
Here we cover:
* Our Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Patient satisfaction is about the Total Quality of the Patient Encounter (TQE). TQE is the sum of Patient Experience (as defined by CMS) plus Patient Satisfaction as defined by all of the non CMS related touchpoints.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2016University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2015University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2013University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
Coupling customer journey maps with twitterAli Anani, PhD
The presentation suggests a new strategic canvas by combining customer journey maps with information mined from social media. Using a case study the merit of marrying social media to customer pain points becomes obvious and provides management with excellent tools to handle complaints efficiently and timely manners.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2014University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
Session for GP practices in the STAR scheme in South Tees, part of the PM Challenge Fund. Exploring the reasons why everyone is talking about change in general practice, some of the emerging evidence from the Challenge Fund, and thoughts about how to move forward together.
Part.1 Useful Words & Phrases for Patient Communication!
This presentation includes a series of phrases and wording extremely useful for the daily communication of the dental team with patients. This small guide is the solution to:
- Daily communication problems within dental practice
- Biggest efficiency and patient treatment acceptance
- Create a more upgraded status of clinic and staff through certain manners & clinic code / etiquette
- Give patients a higher quality level of services
- Efficiently communicate quality to patients through the behaviour of your team & wording used
It is consisted of 5 basic steps with a small analysis of each step as well as smart and easy daily tips.
• Step No1: Welcoming Patients
• Step No2: Appointment Booking
• Step No3: Make Patients Feel UNIQUE
• Step No4: Connect
• STEP No5: Decision Appraisal
• Step No6: Difficult Answers – Pricing
• Step No7: Finance
Patient Satisfaction Surveys
By Dr. Anna Maria Yiannikos DDS, MSc, LSO, MBA
Pathways to Success: a self-improvement toolkit Focus on normal birth and reducing Caesarean section rates
Caesarean section (CS) has an important role in ensuring safe maternity care. How can we make
sure that every Caesarean is appropriate, effective and efficient?
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement is working with NHS clinical staff to promote best practice in achieving low CS rates while maintaining safe outcomes for mothers and babies.
This toolkit is designed to help maternity services review and assess their current practice in promoting normal birth and reducing CS rates. The toolkit also provides practical techniques to support sustainable changes in maternity services.
Clinical Project Manager: Leading Causes of Problem Solving InefficienciesTrialJoin
A Clinical Project Manager (CPM) job is a high-rank position in the research world that many CRAs and investigators are aiming to reach. Being a Clinical Project Manager entails careful thinking, planning, and managing all features of a trial or study. The CPM’s role is to act as a middleman between the sponsor and the site. This means that he or she will be responsible for managing and leading CRAs and other site medical specialists such as PIs, sub-investigators, nurses, coordinators, etc.
The ebd approach (experience based design) is a method of designing better experiences for patients, carers and staff. The approach captures the experiences of those involved in healthcare services. It involves looking at the care journey
and in addition the emotional journey people
experience when they come into contact with a particular pathway or part of the service. Staff work together with patients and carers to firstly understand these experiences and then to improve them.
This guide is an introduction to the ebd approach (experience based design).
This guide and toolkit has been produced as
a result of work that the NHS Institute for
Innovation and Improvement has undertaken in collaboration with NHS organisations and external agencies, using the experience of patients, carers and staff to design better
healthcare services.
Accelerating primary care transformation. Commissioning Live, Birmingham 2015Robert Varnam Coaching
What changes are needed to assure primary care has a productive future at the heart of the NHS? What capabilities will be required by GP practices to transform services and their organisations? How can CCGs support provider development to ensure their population can access high quality innovative care in the communuty?
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2016University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2015University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2013University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
Coupling customer journey maps with twitterAli Anani, PhD
The presentation suggests a new strategic canvas by combining customer journey maps with information mined from social media. Using a case study the merit of marrying social media to customer pain points becomes obvious and provides management with excellent tools to handle complaints efficiently and timely manners.
University of Utah Health Exceptional Value Annual Report 2014University of Utah
Every year the Exceptional Value Annual Report documents the performance of University of Utah Health on all 45 of the key initiatives identified in the organization's Operational Plan. Focused on value-driven outcomes (quality, service and cost), our successes are celebrated and failures are reviewed for learning opportunities.
Session for GP practices in the STAR scheme in South Tees, part of the PM Challenge Fund. Exploring the reasons why everyone is talking about change in general practice, some of the emerging evidence from the Challenge Fund, and thoughts about how to move forward together.
Part.1 Useful Words & Phrases for Patient Communication!
This presentation includes a series of phrases and wording extremely useful for the daily communication of the dental team with patients. This small guide is the solution to:
- Daily communication problems within dental practice
- Biggest efficiency and patient treatment acceptance
- Create a more upgraded status of clinic and staff through certain manners & clinic code / etiquette
- Give patients a higher quality level of services
- Efficiently communicate quality to patients through the behaviour of your team & wording used
It is consisted of 5 basic steps with a small analysis of each step as well as smart and easy daily tips.
• Step No1: Welcoming Patients
• Step No2: Appointment Booking
• Step No3: Make Patients Feel UNIQUE
• Step No4: Connect
• STEP No5: Decision Appraisal
• Step No6: Difficult Answers – Pricing
• Step No7: Finance
Patient Satisfaction Surveys
By Dr. Anna Maria Yiannikos DDS, MSc, LSO, MBA
Pathways to Success: a self-improvement toolkit Focus on normal birth and reducing Caesarean section rates
Caesarean section (CS) has an important role in ensuring safe maternity care. How can we make
sure that every Caesarean is appropriate, effective and efficient?
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement is working with NHS clinical staff to promote best practice in achieving low CS rates while maintaining safe outcomes for mothers and babies.
This toolkit is designed to help maternity services review and assess their current practice in promoting normal birth and reducing CS rates. The toolkit also provides practical techniques to support sustainable changes in maternity services.
Clinical Project Manager: Leading Causes of Problem Solving InefficienciesTrialJoin
A Clinical Project Manager (CPM) job is a high-rank position in the research world that many CRAs and investigators are aiming to reach. Being a Clinical Project Manager entails careful thinking, planning, and managing all features of a trial or study. The CPM’s role is to act as a middleman between the sponsor and the site. This means that he or she will be responsible for managing and leading CRAs and other site medical specialists such as PIs, sub-investigators, nurses, coordinators, etc.
The ebd approach (experience based design) is a method of designing better experiences for patients, carers and staff. The approach captures the experiences of those involved in healthcare services. It involves looking at the care journey
and in addition the emotional journey people
experience when they come into contact with a particular pathway or part of the service. Staff work together with patients and carers to firstly understand these experiences and then to improve them.
This guide is an introduction to the ebd approach (experience based design).
This guide and toolkit has been produced as
a result of work that the NHS Institute for
Innovation and Improvement has undertaken in collaboration with NHS organisations and external agencies, using the experience of patients, carers and staff to design better
healthcare services.
Accelerating primary care transformation. Commissioning Live, Birmingham 2015Robert Varnam Coaching
What changes are needed to assure primary care has a productive future at the heart of the NHS? What capabilities will be required by GP practices to transform services and their organisations? How can CCGs support provider development to ensure their population can access high quality innovative care in the communuty?
3 Strategies for Maximizing Service Line Efficiency, Quality and ProfitabilityWellbe
Maximizing service line efficiency, quality and profitability is a hot topic, particularly with rising patient care demands, changing reimbursement models, and estimated physician shortfalls. This webinar takes a look at three solutions beginning in the operating room and expanding to the entire patient care journey.
1st solution: A unique clinical and operational service model focused on the specialization of qualified, reimbursable clinical labor to optimize surgeon involvement and reduce OR costs.
2nd solution: Taking a holistic view of the service line through the patient care journey to produce a value stream map to understand the current state. Assisting staff with comparing this current state to the ideal future state, comparing national benchmarks and clinical best practices helps your staff innovate and co-create an individualized plan to get your service line to a higher level.
3rd solution: Utilizing dashboard metrics of the critical to success factors, to sustain and improve your service line.
As a participant, you will be able to:
• Identify key operational and clinical indicators of orthopedic service line efficiency
• Describe how Surgical First Assists can add value in the OR
• List the steps in developing and/or evaluating or building an orthopedic service line
• Describe how metrics/dashboards assist in sustaining change and improvement of orthopedic service line
About the Speaker:
Miki Patterson, PHD ONP, Senior Director of Orthopedics in Intelligent CareDesign at Intralign
Dr. Patterson is a certified orthopedic nurse practitioner and brings over 25 years of clinical experience in healthcare, consulting, direct advanced orthopedic patient care, teaching, NIH level, qualitative and quantitative research and publishing. She is a past president of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON) and continues to be nationally recognized for leadership and advancing orthopedic care.
The Clinical Leaders for 2015 highlights 100 individuals whose clinical background is shaping the work that they do.
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The Sustainable Health Care Facility of the FutureTextbooks H.docxchristalgrieg
The Sustainable Health Care Facility of the Future
Textbooks:
Hayward, C. (2006). Healthcare Facility Planning: Thinking Strategically. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.
Vickery, C.G., Nyberg, G., & Whiteaker, D. (2015). Modern Clinic Design: Strategies for an Era of Change. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Instructions: Please ensure to substantiate your response with scholarly sources and/or also a personal account of your own experience in the work place or personal life. Cite and reference work! Must be 150 -200 word count.
What reactions do you have to the ideas they presented? Include examples from the course readings or your own experience to support your perspective, and raise questions to continue the dialogue. 100 to 150 words for questions 1, 2, 6, 9, 10 & 11.
1. I agree that the changes made with CMS (center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) how changed the guidelines for how providers can bill for services. One of the biggest changes was the upgrade of ICD codes which has expanded enormously to be more specific with diagnosis and services to bill for. I work for a program of hospice, called palliative care, and the change over from using ICD9 codes to ICD10 was a very large task that took time to switch over to but I have come to realize that changes in health care are inevitable and to be prepared for things to change constantly. With being a palliative care program I don't think the change was as big of an impact on us like I'm sure it was for a hospital. Our program provides education on disease progress for chronic illnesses such a chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and so on. The amount of ICD 10 codes we use are minimal compared to what a hospital would see. Nonetheless the codes are way more specific now which can be challenging when trying to narrow down for accuracy.
2. I think training and feedback are two important aspects of implementing electronic medical records. The users are the most important stakeholders and they should be trained properly. Their feedback should be taken seriously as this helps with post implementation changes to the system. No one likes changes but change in any organization is essential. Technology has completely transformed the health care industry and from my experience resistance typically comes from the older generation who doesn't really understand the importance. Most are used to doing things manually. Most organizations are turning to the technology to transform their environment by cutting costs and ensuring that their revenues are coming in timely.
3. Open your web browser and search for videos, articles and other resources discussing the health care system in the United States. Look for new trends, current issues affecting the health care system, etc.
4. Discuss your findings with the class
5. As a healthcare leader, you will need to have a strong base with understanding healthcare systems. Where will health care be delivered in the future? ...
The Care Voice India is a Health Related Company . Its a Startup Company in Delhi and NCR . The Care Voice is a Shanghai-based start-up and founded in July 2013 in Hong Kong.
Jo Partington, AHP Lead at the Department of Health, Transforming Community Services, addresses AHP Leadership Challenges, Referral to Treatment Project, Service Improvement Project and Transforming Community Services. COT Annual Conference 2010 (22-25 June 2010)
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
Struggling with intense fears that disrupt your life? At Renew Life Hypnosis, we offer specialized hypnosis to overcome fear. Phobias are exaggerated fears, often stemming from past traumas or learned behaviors. Hypnotherapy addresses these deep-seated fears by accessing the subconscious mind, helping you change your reactions to phobic triggers. Our expert therapists guide you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to transform your responses and reduce anxiety. Experience increased confidence and freedom from phobias with our personalized approach. Ready to live a fear-free life? Visit us at Renew Life Hypnosis..
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair A New Horizon in Nephrology.pptxR3 Stem Cell
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair: A New Horizon in Nephrology" explores groundbreaking advancements in the use of R3 stem cells for kidney disease treatment. This insightful piece delves into the potential of these cells to regenerate damaged kidney tissue, offering new hope for patients and reshaping the future of nephrology.
QA Paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka 2020Azreen Aj
QA study - To improve the 6th monthly recall rate post-comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia in paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka
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Telehealth psychology is a digital approach that offers psychological services and mental health care to clients remotely, using technologies like video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, and mobile apps for communication.
We understand the unique challenges pickleball players face and are committed to helping you stay healthy and active. In this presentation, we’ll explore the three most common pickleball injuries and provide strategies for prevention and treatment.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
1. A view of the future of NHS dentistry
Practice Plan and The Dentistry Show join forces again!
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HE Probe: Almost half of dental
professionals working within the
NHS (44 per cent) are less confident
that the NHS will offer the right balance
of treatment versus prevention over the
next 12 months than they were a year
ago. How does this compare to your own
experience?
DH: I think that would mirror closely
the feeling of my associate colleagues,
because the uncertainty is what creates
the concern. If people had a pathway and
a model in place that they thought was
predictable and not subject to change I
think there would be a higher confidence
level.
The Probe: The survey indicates that
61 per cent of dentists are as confident
that their patients will be happy with the
outcome of attending an NHS practice
over the next 12 months as they were in
the previous 12 months. Do you agree?
DH: Yes, I do. Everyone has reached
a point where they can perform well
within the system, so it is a model that
works successfully for the vast majority
of practices. I don’t think patients will
perceive any changes unless their practice
is one of the prototypes, in which case
they will see a great deal of change as
practices reorganise their way of working
to meet the model’s requirements.
The Probe: The Confidence Monitor
reveals that 39 per cent of the respondents
asked are less confident about their career
prospects within NHS dentistry over the
next 12 months than they were a year ago.
What are your thoughts on this?
DH: I think principals see this as a period
of upheaval and uncertainty. If you are
trying to plan for the development of your
business - or even its survival - you would
like to know the challenges that lie ahead.
I presume and perceive that therapists
and hygienists may see the new contract
as an opportunity because it allows them
to become more valuable to the team.
So they may be enthusiastic about the
change, whereas associates may see that
as a danger to their role.
The Probe: The study reports that 65
per cent of practices consisting of up to
three dentists are losing confidence that
practising dentistry within the NHS will offer
an appropriate level of remuneration over
the next 12 months, which is considerably
higher than the percentage of respondents
across all practice sizes (54 per cent), who
felt the same. Why do you think this might
be?
DH: I think smaller practices are rightly
concerned about security, stability
and success if they are predominantly
dependent upon an NHS business model.
The ongoing costs of compliance will
presumably get higher, while government
cutbacks may make them feel the pinch.
The Probe: Does the level of admin/
regulation affect how dentists see their
future?
DH: Patient safety regulations are
welcomed by one and all, but some of the
paperwork may be seen as onerous and
possibly surplus to requirements by certain
practitioners. A percentage of practitioners
are giving up the role of principal in order
not to have to face up to regulatory
requirements because they’d rather go
back to their first love, which is clinical
care.
The Probe: Some suggest that by not
carefully defining what can and can’t be
offered by the NHS, dentists are able to
sell more private treatment and to cross
subsidise NHS care. Do you think that is
the case?
DH: This is a sensitive debate about
whether patients are able to give fully
informed consent. My understanding is that
the NHS regulations expect practitioners
to provide treatment that is clinically
necessary and appropriate. As long as that
option is fulfilled by the clinician offering the
treatment, I see no particular problem with
other options being mooted and the patient
being given the opportunity to choose for
themselves.
The Probe: What more could be done to
help the dental team make sense of the
contract reforms and their professional
future?
DH: I think the obvious answer to that
is better information from the regulators,
whose rules we will have to work to.
We can’t wait forever if we’re going to
plan. We need some notice and some
opportunity to be ready for that change.
The Probe: Where do you see your
practice in 12 months’ time? What will
influence this?
DH: I have thoroughly enjoyed the
challenge of bringing new services into
our business and would welcome the
opportunity to continue to broaden our
offering, even if that was what some
members of the profession may deem as
non-dental.
We would like to provide more teaching
and training for colleagues by giving them
access to our own specialists, who are
happy to share their knowledge.
I also see us as a more rounded practice
providing primary care linked to secondary
care for a broad demographic across the
area in which we work, potentially acquiring
other smaller practices that are struggling
with regulation. This will allow them to
concentrate on what they are good at and
enjoy, which is the clinical dentistry, which
then gives back to the patients and the
community at large. n
The NHS Confidence Monitor has been
commissioned by Practice Plan to
understand the profession’s confidence
levels in the future of dentistry. The survey
compromised of 80 telephone interviews
with a range of practices offering NHS
treatments to adult patients and covered:
• Dentists’ future career prospects
• Getting the balance of treatment versus
prevention within the NHS right
• Remuneration levels
• The ability of the team to work effectively
within the NHS
• Whether patients will be happy with level
of care provided.
To view the full results and join the debate,
see www.NHSDentistryInsights.co.uk.
Practice Plan and The Dentistry Show are once again teaming up to bring
The Business Skills Workshop Theatre back to this year’s show!
Following publication of the independent NHS
Confidence Monitor Survey commissioned by Practice
Plan, and the much-anticipated meeting of the Insights
Panel to discuss the results, The Probe caught up with
DR DAVID HOUSTON to get his views on the future of
dentistry...
About David Houston
Dr David Houston is
the joint principal of the
Houston Group of dental
practices, offering both
NHS and private treatment.
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Smaller practices are
rightly concerned about
security, stability and success
if they are predominantly
dependent upon an NHS
business model.
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HE Business Skills Workshop Theatre
returns bigger than ever this year,
with an increased capacity and a
line-up of industry heavyweight speakers –
including Chris Barrow, Ashley Latter, Sheila
Scott, Les Jones, Brendon Macdonald,
Krishan Joshi and Pat Langley – ready
to share their insightful knowledge and
business advice to help your business grow!
Sarah Whittall, events and marketing
coordinator at Practice Plan, asked Chris
Brown, event director at The Dentistry
Show, to give you an insight into what,
alongside The Business Skills Workshop
Theatre, you can expect from the show.
SW: With the show nearly upon us, how
are things with you Chris?
CB: I’m great! It’s the most exciting time of
the year for me as we put the final touches
together for The Dentistry Show 2015.
SW: What are you most looking forward to
at this year’s Dentistry Show?
CB: Now that we’ve moved the show
to April, we’re taking place after The
International Dental Show in Cologne which
means that The Dentistry Show will be
the first chance for people to see the very
latest dental equipment and materials on
display. Now that’s exciting!
SW: What do you think will be the
highlight(s) of this year’s show?
CB: I’ve seen a few of the stand designs
and can tell you that some exhibitors have
really pulled out the stops this year – to
have a hall with 400 exhibitors is amazing,
but to have over half of them building their
own stands really makes a difference. We
also have four hands-on workshops this
year, featuring sessions hosted by some
A-list speakers. Not forgetting the Practice
Plan Business Skills Workshop Theatre
which is back again. After last year’s
success and the incredible demand for
seats, we’ve built the theatre even bigger
so that’s definitely one not to miss.
SW: Finally, why is this year’s show a
must-attend?
CB: The speaker line-up is just so good
– and it’s still free to attend. There is so
much for delegates to access and there
really is something for everyone, from the
latest innovations to free CPD! n
The Dentistry Show takes place on 17
and 18 April at the NEC, Birmingham. For
more information on The Business Skills
Workshop Theatre programme, or to book
your place to see your chosen speaker in
action, visit www.practiceplan.co.uk/events