I gave a seminar on electronic primary care records last week on the Imperial College MPH programme, as part of the module on health information. The seminar covered the uses of data from primary care records to support public health, epidemiological, health services and clinical research. As more general practitioners use electronic primary care records, the scope for secondary uses of the data derived from them will increase. Further information is available from two of my publications on primary care data, published by the Eastern Region Public Health Observatory and in Health Statistics Quarterly.
As the NHS braces for a challenging winter season, it is grappling with a "quad-demic" of health emergencies caused by influenza, Covid-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This confluence of viral threats poses a significant risk to public health in the UK as well as putting strain on healthcare resources, emphasising the importance of preventive measures to safeguard public health. Public health measures such a vaccination and good personal hygiene are pivotal in reducing the impact of these illnesses, particularly for vulnerable groups. The Four Viruses: What Are They? Influenza: A highly contagious respiratory infection that causes significant illness each winter. It can lead to severe complications, particularly in the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions. Covid-19: Though its most acute phase has passed, Covid-19 remains a concern, especially as new variants of SA...
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