The need has never been greater for rigorous assessment of individual doctors’ performance against clearly defined standards. Many of the […]
This study looked at the extent to which doctors are being trained to work in partnership with patients and explored gaps in both evidence and practice.
Engaging patients in their healthcare and encouraging people to take responsibility for protecting their health are seen as the best way to ensure the sustainability of health systems.
Doctors working in intensive care units have to deal with critical clinical problems that require high level technical skills and […]
This paper examines professional codes of medical bodies which perform the de facto regulatory functions of certification or licensure in the UK, […]
Picker undertook a research programme to investigate the information needs of patients with conditions that affect appearance. This report describes the findings of a qualitative study and review of previous research.
A high-quality healthcare system is one that puts patients at the centre of the treatment process. Informed, active patients are […]
This research identifies eight aspects of healthcare that patients consider most important: Fast access to reliable health advice; Effective treatment […]
London Patient Choice (LPC) offered patients facing a wait of more than eight months for elective surgery the option of […]
Since 1998 Picker has been involved in running the national patient survey programme for the NHS in England, developing the […]
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