@AlastairFeeBBC A major problem is individual families face their own Battle to get access to new unlicensed medicines. Decisions to treat are made by individual clinicians approved a local medicines committees; each with their own policy.
📊 Our latest #UKPoverty report launched this morning.
🔍 14.4 million people were living in poverty in 2021/22 – and our analysis shows that millions of people would need thousands of pounds just to escape poverty.
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@WorthWords@pulsetoday So many people are using private psychiatrists due to the national derth of adhd care in the NHS. GPs just wouldn’t act like this if it was for cardiac meds; lack of parity for mental health
New Article: An observational study of clinical outcome measures in patients treated with cannabis-based medicinal products on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry https://t.co/FmN7nhJrtd
Our recent blog delves into a study that investigates the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on changes in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases primary care consultations and prescribing.
Read more about the study here: https://t.co/de2HwwWMQ2
Area Prescribing Teams take note, an important new medicine needs to be included in your work plans. Specialists are here to help you… https://t.co/YXjBnHfvv1
🚨SURPRISING RESULT ALERT:
A critical meta-review of meta-analytical evidence suggests that neurocognitive performance is actually BETTER in persons with psychotic disorders who use cannabis, relative to those who don't.
Link: https://t.co/1nyVUvEL3r
#cannabis#marijuana
We continue to grow our team of Clinical Pharmacists providing direct patient care in a new area of medicine...are you a prescribing pharmacist that needs a new challenge? Come join us https://t.co/epxIYnMhnS
Presented results of the 1st placebo-controlled study of #cannabis for acute #migraine today at #AHSAM. You can sign up for email updates on our research here: https://t.co/0EPMOz8HAq
Mental health first aid teaches professionals how to recognise the signs of mental health issues and give first aid to individuals experiencing a crisis. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/nO1WFDcCkc
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is anxiety. Anxiety disorders - such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias, and panic disorder - can have a significant impact on day-to-day living.
Read more about anxiety here: https://t.co/u6hszuK1iG
@timroot22 it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you over the years. Thank you for your stalwart advice and help. Good luck for your new adventures!
Therapy Improves Depression Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Sleep Quality. 20 years in MH & developing a Tx pts want to take. parhttps://www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/cannabis-therapy-improves-depression-symptoms-quality-life-2023a1000155