Journal of health services research & policy
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J Health Serv Res Policy · Jul 2012
Comparative StudyThe health care experiences of Travellers compared to the general population: the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study.
Travellers are a minority population in Ireland and Great Britain, who have poorer health status than the general population. This study aims to investigate Traveller health service utilization and experiences of health service quality. ⋯ Travellers report greater use of and adequate access to health services, but describe a consistently poorer quality health care experience. This quality gap has implications for Traveller engagement with health care professionals.
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J Health Serv Res Policy · Jul 2012
Are nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers making clinically appropriate prescribing decisions? An analysis of consultations.
Legislation and health policy enabling nurses and pharmacists to prescribe a comprehensive range of medicines has been in place in the UK since 2006. Our objective was to evaluate the clinical appropriateness of prescribing by these professionals. ⋯ Nurses and pharmacists are generally making clinically appropriate prescribing decisions. Decisions about the cost of drugs prescribed and assessment and diagnostic skills are areas for quality improvement.