Hawton - Suicide and the Internet

   Suicide and the Internet, Biddle, L., Donovan, J., Hawton, K., Kapur, N., Gunnell, D. 2008  BMJ, 336, 800-802.
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Abstract: Media reporting of suicide and its fictional portrayal on television are known to influence suicidal behaviour, particularly the choice of method used. Indeed, epidemics of suicides using particular methods have [...]

Service Improvement Guide: Self administration of medicines in Mental Health Trusts

Service Improvement Guide: Self administration of medicines in Mental Health Trusts ,  April 2008, NPC, National Prescribing Centre
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Abstract:  Welcome to this short guide describing some of the work undertaken through the collaborative
programmes hosted by the Medicines Management Services (MMS) Team based at the National Prescribing Centre (NPC) in Liverpool. Enabling [...]

Can an EASYcare based dementia training programme to improve diagnostic assessment and management of dementia - RCT

   Can an EASYcare based dementia training programme to improve diagnostic assessment and management of dementia by general practitioners and primary care nurses? The design of a randomised controlled trial, BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8:71 doi:10.1186/1472-6963-8-71
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Early diagnosis of dementia benefits both patient and [...]

Common core principles to support self care: a guide to support implementation.

Common core principles to support self care: a guide to support implementation. Department of Health, 1st May 2008
Abstract:   Skills for Health and Skills for Care have worked with key stakeholders, including people who use services and carers, to develop a set of ‘Common Core Principles to Support Self Care’. The principles capture best practice in [...]