I heard the phrase again recently when referring to community services that people like to be cared for in the “comfort of their own home”.

If you’ve actually worked in this setting you’ll know it’s sometimes the “discomfort”, but it’s still home, & may be the preferred option.

Dan Lasserson UK Hospital at Home Society Dr Esther Clift Eileen Burns Adam Gordon What is it we, the doctor (especially a geriatrician), brings to an MDT that nobody else does?

I’m writing a talk on the role of the physician in community services, particularly hospital at home. Any ideas, suggestions, key points I should mention? Dan Lasserson UK Hospital at Home Society Dr Esther Clift Eileen Burns Adam Gordon

Michael Loynd flying the flag for End of Life Care Together partnership NHS Highland Highland Hospice Highland LMC Realistic Medicine #EoLCT #realmed2024 #accountingforvalue

We are excited to be attending the Realistic Medicine conference today and looking forward to hearing the inspiring sessions. Come and see us at our stall! #RealMed2024

And we're off! Prof Sir Gregor Smith outlines the challenges and opportunities for future health and care in Scotland - and he's optimistic!

Lots more to come on Realistic Medicine and Value Based Health and Care

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Thanks to Samantha for sharing the excellent work from NHS Forth Valley around shared-decision-making, measuring SDM and public partnership work with Prof Sir Gregor Smith and our conference keynote Victor Montori, MD 💙

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This says so much in just a few words. It shows that we don't need to over complicate things Realistic Medicine #realmed2024

Great to hear Prof Sir Gregor Smith speaking about the environmental impact of reducing emissions using NHSNearMe with the danish centre for sustainable hospitals Realistic Medicine conference

Brilliant session, delivered by Healthcare Improvement Scotland , on the Care Experience Improvement Model on how to use discovery questions to gather feedback stories and how this can be used to drive improvement. Diane Graham #realmed2024

It is fantastic to hear from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Forth Valley about 'How to... involve the public. Realistic Medicine #RealMed2024

Shared decision-making. How do we know if it's happening and if we're getting it right?

Hearing from Julia and Ali at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) about the SDM toolkit on TURAS
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Despite the dominance of a medical model, social workers valued increased autonomy in their role in the hospice, enabling their work to align with their professional values. #hpm #hapc #socialwork #palliativecare buff.ly/3Wc5xHt

'When something catastrophic happens it’s important not to have to write off your life - rehab makes that possible'

The #RehabLegend campaign is stepping into Westminster on Monday to highlight the importance of rehabilitation.

All patients have a #RightToRehab .

Thank you for sharing. Well worth a read.

Arkle Theatre's Spring production, Cyrano de Bergerac, will be bringing the classic Swordsman, Philosopher, Poet, Raconteurto #Edinburgh audiences.

It'll run at Hill Street #Theatre from April 24th - 27th.
Grab your tickets to support grassroots now:
arkle-theatre.com/buy-tickets/

Brimming with life and merriment, The Girls of Slender Means places an excellent female-led cast in control of the The Lyceum stage.

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The adaptation of Muriel Spark's novella continues this week in #Edinburgh , and is an absolute must-see.
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Holly blue female & orange tip male from the Grove in Musselburgh yesterday. Butterfly season is definitely here! Also seen small tortoiseshell & peacock plus a flyby white. BC Scotland Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Musselburgh Trail The British Nature Guide BBC Springwatch #Musselburgh #Butterflies

WelliesandSeaweed (Julia) 🕊️ Trisha Elliott Have a look at We Are Undefeatable as well. And try any local Silver Surfers and Age U.K. as well.

I know what helped me regain strength and start to walk again but just wondering if anyone here can signpost me to any structured rehab plans for elderly people please? Trisha Elliott ?