Trish Greenhalgh

May 22, 2024 | phcc.org.nz | Amanda Kvalsvig |Michael Baker |Trish Greenhalgh

A new comprehensive evidence review has concluded that masks have a valuable role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. We highlight key findings and implications for Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). We need to upgrade mask policy to align with current evidence. NZ is missing out on the benefits of this effective and versatile protection against seasonal, epidemic, and pandemic infections.

Mar 28, 2024 | bmj.com | Trish Greenhalgh

Trish Greenhalgh, professor of primary care health sciencesNuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UKTrish Greenhalgh says an urgent inquiry is needed to investigate how the Royal College of Physicians of London has handled the debate on physician associatesThe Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP) was established over 500 years ago to uphold professional standards in medicine, but now seems bent on lowering them.

Feb 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Trish Greenhalgh

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Feb 8, 2024 | sciencefocus.com | Trish Greenhalgh

From AI algorithms that pick up early cancers, to the ‘doctor-in-your-pocket’ smartphone video consultation, a string of next-generation healthcare technologies are being unveiled at a rapid rate. For instance, as recently announced in England, users of the NHS app can now collect medications from a pharmacy without having to visit a healthcare centre, the usual paper slip given by doctors being replaced by an in-app barcode. Such innovations have brought huge benefits to millions of patients.

Jul 27, 2023 | bjgp.org | Trish Greenhalgh |Jolyon Maugham

Jolyon Maugham WH Allen, 2023, HB, 336pp, £22.00, 978-0753559789Early February 2020. A patient walks into a London GP surgery to book an appointment about his cough. Five days later, the receptionist develops a cough and deteriorates rapidly. In less than a week, she is dead from the newly named coronavirus, COVID-19.