@shaunlintern.bsky.social
Health Editor at The Sunday Times. Health Journalist of the Year 2023. Helped expose #MidStaffs. Public interest journalism matters #E17 #patientsafety
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@shaunlintern.bsky.socialThat bright star to the south tonight, with a slight golden hue to it, is actually the planet Saturn and it's at its brightest and closest to Earth this weekend.
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialThe UK’s overprescription epidemic - a special @thetimes.com podcast on my recent reporting of this huge, wicked problem. An absolute delight to be joined by @jkdhesi.bsky.social to give us her expert view on this "threat to patient safety".
Have a listen and share:
pod.link/1501716010/e...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialA simple genetic blood test could tell GPs which medicines are the safest and most effective for elderly
patients taking multiple prescriptions, researchers behind a pioneering new trial believe www.thetimes.com/article/dc4a...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialReposted by @shaunlintern.bsky.socialScotland’s free personal care system is a cautionary tale for Andy Burnham:
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@shaunlintern.bsky.socialScotland’s free personal care system is a cautionary tale for Andy Burnham:
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialContact made. Thank you to all those who re-posted this. You're all like the online version of the Baker Street Irregulars and I love you for it. #watchthisspace
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialIf you were the person who posted me the internal document from a north London hospital in a white A4 envelope - thank you I have it. But I really need to speak with you - I will keep it confidential! Please reach out by DM or at [email protected]
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialBurnham confirms social care reforms will deliver a service free at point of use, with everyone contributing to pay for it, but changes won't begin for years and rest on him winning the next election. He's pushed it back to same timetable as Starmer. No solution for 5 years+?
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialDoes the shingles vaccine reduce the risk of developing dementia? The science isn't as solid as some claim, but private vaccinations are soaring. Was great to speak to @apsmunro.bsky.social to understand where we are at on the evidence:
www.thetimes.com/article/f980...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialNHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager Oliver McGowan's medical records
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@shaunlintern.bsky.social"The now enormous gearing between the large revenue budget and the small capital budget means relatively small transfers would represent big increases in capital spending" - @healthfoundation.bsky.social suggests Treasury should allow revenue to capital transfers www.health.org.uk/sites/defaul...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialDozens of readers have contacted The Sunday Times with their own experiences of the polypharmacy crisis. A common complaint is that requests for a medication review never happened. Some ended up in hospital, some saw relatives die:
www.thetimes.com/article/c7fd...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialIt's almost time for the #MJAawards Take a look at our feature journalism shortlist here: mjauk.org/focus-on-our...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialLucy Letby: Thirlwall inquiry lays bare the responsibility of NHS management – here’s what needs to change for the future, by @profjudithsmith.bsky.social theconversation.com/lucy-letby-t...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialResearchers at the University of Cambridge said that regardless of “what or how we read”, sitting down with a book is linked to improved health and problem solving www.thetimes.com/article/fa07...
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialNo I haven't - a concerning read.
@shaunlintern.bsky.socialThanks! Would be interested to chat maybe? [email protected]
@rachel-h-iow.bsky.socialReposted by @shaunlintern.bsky.socialThis is a routine part of my discussion with patients. These medicines are associated with memory problems which may not be reversible when you stop them. The foundation of shared decision making.
@delilahqp.bsky.socialReposted by @shaunlintern.bsky.social
@beezum.bsky.socialReposted by @shaunlintern.bsky.socialImo, mostly due to lack of resource, people generally are kept on drugs without expert review. Particularly true of older generations
