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Using a patient-centred structure for effective telephone consultations
Wednesday 7th April 2021 GatewayC and the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit have partnered to produce this resource below. We’ve all experienced the “doorknob disclosure” when the really important thing is only disclosed as the patient is leaving. This is...
Telephone consultations: working with verbal cues
Tuesday 20th April 2021 GatewayC and the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit have partnered to produce this resource below. Register for GatewayC Live's FREE Webinar: Effective Telephone Consultations, Wednesday 21st April 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 here What are...
Could you spot bowel cancer in younger patients?
Monday 12th April 2021 Younger patients often do not fit the criteria for a suspected cancer pathway referral. However, every year over 2,500 younger people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK. According to Bowel Cancer UK, this is only around 6% of those...
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Cancer Keys: Ovarian cancer and persistent bloating
Potential pitfall: Persistent bloating is a common presenting symptom of ovarian cancer. Therefore, a potential missed diagnostic opportunity can occur if this is not investigated. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommends carrying out tests in primary care if a...
Cancer Keys: Oesophageal cancer and dysphagia
Potential pitfall: Dysphagia is the most common presenting symptom of oesophageal cancer. It should be considered alongside a number of other symptoms when contemplating an upper gastrointestinal cancer referral. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommend offering...
Cancer Keys: Brain Tumours and Headaches
Whilst many people may associate brain tumours with headaches, often affected patients do not present with a headache until a later stage, if at all. Potential pitfall: Only up to 16% of brain tumour patients present to their GP with an isolated headache*; some...
#Hellomynameis
#hellomynameis – Thomas Bailey, GatewayC’s Data Analyst
Communication is at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care. This series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing GatewayC's Data Analyst, Thomas Bailey. Could...
#hellomynameis – Emma Jones, GatewayC’s Programme Administrator
Communication is at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care. This series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing GatewayC's Programme Administrator, Emma Jones. ...
#hellomynameis – Dr. Rebecca Leon, GP Lead in cancer education at The School of Oncology
With communication at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care, this blog series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing Dr. Rebecca Leon, GP Partner in East Cheshire and GP...