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How social prescribing can benefit patients and prescribers.

Authors :
Dowden, Angela
Source :
Prescriber. Apr2019, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p21-24. 4p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Social prescribing has the potential to address unmet patient needs and ease pressure on GPs and other healthcare professionals. This article investigates the evidence behind social prescribing, the benefits and drawbacks, and how it is gaining a higher profile in the NHS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*DRUG prescribing
*MEDICAL referrals
*NATIONAL health services
*GENERAL practitioners
*PRIMARY health care
*PHYSICIAN practice patterns
*PATIENT-centered care

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09596682
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Prescriber
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135958288
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/psb.1754
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