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Some blood being taken from a patient

Review reveals lack of evidence on frequency and necessity of testing for chronic conditions in primary care

Paper:

What methods are being used to create an evidence base on the use of laboratory tests to monitor long-term conditions in primary care? A scoping review

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A Bristol house with a sign protesting the lack of PPE during the coronavirus pandemic

The UK COVID-19 lockdown prompted greater community spirit and involvement in neighbourhood life

Paper:

Apart but not Alone? A cross-sectional study of neighbour support in a major UK urban area during the COVID-19 lockdown

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STI and HIV self-sampling could reduce patient waiting times at sexual health clinics

BMJOpen paper modelling patient flows
Paper:

Modelling patient flows and resource use within a sexual health clinic through discrete event simulation to inform service redesign

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