Atencion primaria
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To compare the Spanish law on euthanasia and assisted suicide with those that exist in other countries. ⋯ Although there are differences, the laws that the Spanish euthanasia law most closely resembles are those of the Netherlands and Belgium, so it is foreseeable that the casuistry of euthanasia and its figures in Spain will resemble that of those countries in the future.
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Meta Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and adverse events of gabapentin and pregabalin for sciatica pain.
This SR aims to assess the effectiveness of pregabalin and gabapentin on pain and disability caused by acute sciatica and the adverse events associated with their clinical use. ⋯ This SR provides clear evidence for lack of effectiveness of pregabalin and gabapentin for sciatica pain management. In view of this, its routine clinical use cannot be supported.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration between health professionals is essential to improve health outcomes. The competences of pharmacists make them professionals capable of contributing to the comprehensive management of pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. ⋯ In many cases, it involves regular patient follow-up and needs an evaluation of the interventions performed, requiring the establishment of an appropriate interprofessional collaboration framework. This article discusses the issues to be addressed to face the change of model towards a care-based pharmacy.
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Observational Study
[Assessment and follow-up of patients with suspected COVID-19 in the first pandemic wave in an urban area of Andalusia (Spain)].
To know the characteristics of the initial care and telephone follow-up of patients with suspected COVID-19 in the first wave of the pandemic. ⋯ Population chose to be attended in Primary Care during the pandemic first wave, above all by phone. Telephone follow-up was well accepted and useful to select patients with serious complications. Initial medical assessment in the hospital emergency department was related to a lack of social support but not with greater clinical severity.