Reducing Pressure on the NHS
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Reducing Pressure on the NHS

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What is one of the primary benefits of utilizing community pharmacists more effectively?

  • Frees up GP appointments (correct)
  • Increases wait times for treatment
  • Decreasing the number of registered GPs
  • Reduces the availability of health advice
  • What role can community pharmacists play in promoting self-care?

  • Referring all patients exclusively to specialists
  • Administering major surgeries
  • Providing consultations for minor illnesses (correct)
  • Restricting access to health advice
  • Which of the following is not a service typically provided by community pharmacists?

  • Healthy eating advice
  • Vaccinations
  • Emergency surgeries (correct)
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • What is the purpose of ensuring patients receive the right treatment at the right time?

    <p>To enhance healthcare coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the relationship between community pharmacists and GP practices be improved?

    <p>By promoting collaborative care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reducing Pressure on the NHS

    • Aims to relieve strain on Urgent and Emergency Care within the NHS
    • Increases availability of GP appointments
    • Emphasizes utilizing the skills and expertise of community pharmacists
    • Focuses on providing easier and more convenient access to healthcare
    • Promotes timely and appropriate medical treatment
    • Enables individuals without a registered GP to access treatment for minor ailments
    • Encourages self-care practices
    • Offers expanded support services, including healthy lifestyle guidance, smoking cessation resources, blood pressure monitoring, contraception options, and vaccinations
    • Enhances relationships between community pharmacies and GP practices within local communities

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    This quiz explores initiatives aimed at relieving the strain on Urgent and Emergency Care within the NHS. It highlights how increased availability of GP appointments and the utilization of community pharmacists can enhance healthcare access. Additionally, the quiz covers self-care practices and expanded support services that promote healthier lifestyles.

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