Cauda Equina: Damages to the patient and to the NHS bank balance
Back pain is an extremely common ailment presented in primary care and while the vast majority of patients are experiencing muscular or disc related conditions, a minority could be experiencing symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), a potentially life-threatening condition
World’s First Combined Orthopaedic Clinical Registry launches in South Africa
World’s First Combined Orthopaedic Clinical Registry launches in South Africa, powered by Amplitude Clinical Outcomes, software company in Worcestershire, UK. The South African Orthopaedic Association has launched a digital clinical research tool that will support surgeons of all orthopaedic specialities to
Consultant outcomes included in publication
In 2013, NHS England and the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) put forward that consultant activity and clinical outcomes must continue to be published in order to keep the NHS transparent. The surgeon profiles that are documented at www.njrsurgeonhospitalprofile.org.uk are reviewed
Positive Outlook for Orthopaedics
March was a hub of activity for the orthopaedic community, with many specialist societies meeting across the country for their annual meetings. This regular opportunity to meet and engage in peer discussion and reflection, offers Orthopaedic professionals the chance to
The top 5 tips for an easy switch to digital Clinical Outcomes data collection
There is a true desire among managers and clinicians in the NHS and private healthcare sector, to embrace emerging technologies and remove the reliance on paper, particularly when gathering clinical outcomes data. Digital systems can sometimes cause anxiety though, often
Clinical Outcomes – Surgeon Data
When it comes to the measurement of Clinical Outcomes to be used as Surgeon Data, there are three different kinds of questionnaires being utilised. Each one is meant to measure different aspects of a patient’s health. Some of these are