Claire Pulford (@ecpulford) 's Twitter Profile
Claire Pulford

@ecpulford

Educator, Coach/Mentor, Physician interested in frailty, orthogeriatrics, ethics, longevity, stories & narratives, medical humanities. She/her

ID: 2460271146

calendar_today23-04-2014 20:19:26

12,12K Tweet

1,1K Followers

1,1K Following

The Khalili Foundation (@khaliliglobal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Discover "The Art of Peace" by Sir David Khalili – Available now. Through his story, Sir David explores how the transformative power of art can foster peace and unity among communities of all faiths and religions. Join us in embracing this enlightening journey towards a more

Discover "The Art of Peace" by Sir David Khalili – Available now. Through his story, Sir David explores how the transformative power of art can foster peace and unity among communities of all faiths and religions. Join us in embracing this enlightening journey towards a more
Louella Vaughan (@drlkvaughan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Once again, doctors DO have a defined scope. It just doesn't sit in a single document anywhere. The boundaries of what we should/should not do are defined by: - shared understanding - university curriculums - post-grad training curriculums 1/

Louella Vaughan (@drlkvaughan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

- primary legislation (such as practice vs research) - associated legislation (employment law) - the Courts (medicolegal negligence) - the GMC (FTP decisions) All of this has developed over millenia. If you are new profession, somebody else needs to set scope, 2/

Louella Vaughan (@drlkvaughan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Because you do NOT share an understanding, either intra- or inter-professionally or with the public. Nobody understands what you do. There is NO legislation that defines boundaries. Or case law. Or FTP. Because these things don't exist. No boundaries = unsafe for pts.

The BMA (@thebma) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In response to the announcement of a general election on 4th July, Philip Banfield 💙 said: “We cannot allow our health services to continue stumbling from crisis to crisis. All parties must make the health of the NHS their top priority.” Full statement: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

In response to the announcement of a general election on 4th July, <a href="/DrPhilBanfield/">Philip Banfield 💙</a>  said:

“We cannot allow our health services to continue stumbling from crisis to crisis. All parties must make the health of the NHS their top priority.”

Full statement: bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…
Jugdeep Dhesi (@jkdhesi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

40% patients presenting at ED & 62% hospital beds occupied by >65yrs & 1in5 people >65…But only ~600 training posts (with ~half working part- time) -time for us to rethink training numbers to deliver quality and cost effective care? ⁦British Geriatrics Society⁩ ⁦⁦⁦Royal College of Physicians

40% patients presenting at ED &amp; 62% hospital beds occupied by &gt;65yrs &amp; 1in5 people &gt;65…But only ~600 training posts (with ~half working part- time) -time for us to rethink training numbers to deliver quality and cost effective care? ⁦<a href="/GeriSoc/">British Geriatrics Society</a>⁩ ⁦⁦⁦<a href="/RCPhysicians/">Royal College of Physicians</a>⁩
Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥 (@parthaskar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“SAS & Locally Employed Doctors need more support” A rapidly growing part of the medical workforce-vast majority of whom are IMGs Yet treated poorly by #NHS A few suggestions from @RobJimFleming Somaditya Bandyopadhyay & myself to improve lives Via The BMJ bmj.com/content/385/bm…

“SAS &amp; Locally Employed Doctors need more support”

A rapidly growing part of the medical workforce-vast majority of whom are IMGs 

Yet treated poorly by #NHS 

A few suggestions from @RobJimFleming <a href="/somsuj/">Somaditya Bandyopadhyay</a> &amp; myself to improve lives

Via <a href="/bmj_latest/">The BMJ</a> 

bmj.com/content/385/bm…
Doctors Training (@doctorstra1n1ng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a fantastic day with future medical education leaders. Today, we delivered our first PreBLIME (Basics of Leadership in Medical Education) for doctors wishing to pursue medical education careers with Medical Education Leaders UK The next generation of DMEs and medical school leaders.

What a fantastic day with future medical education leaders. 

Today, we delivered our first PreBLIME (Basics of Leadership in Medical Education) for doctors wishing to pursue medical education careers with <a href="/MedEdLeaders/">Medical Education Leaders UK</a> 

The next generation of DMEs and medical school leaders.
Bodleian Health Care Libraries (@bodleianhcl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you'd like to visit us during the Spring bank holiday (27 May), the Cairns Library (JR) will be staffed 9-5 (accessible 24/7 with a valid card) The NOC Library will be unstaffed but accessible 24/7 via fob & our other sites will be closed. Normal staffing will resume on 28/5.

If you'd like to visit us during the Spring bank holiday (27 May), the Cairns Library (JR) will be staffed 9-5 (accessible 24/7 with a valid card)

The NOC Library will be unstaffed but accessible 24/7 via fob &amp; our other sites will be closed. Normal staffing will resume on 28/5.
Jugdeep Dhesi (@jkdhesi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The very clear link between OH and injurious falls. Important to use this info to assess risk/benefit of bone protection and inform shared decision making. (And note 2/3 of OH is asymptomatic) ⁦British Geriatrics Society

The very clear link between OH and  injurious falls. Important to use this info to assess risk/benefit of bone protection and inform shared decision making. (And note 2/3 of OH  is asymptomatic) ⁦<a href="/GeriSoc/">British Geriatrics Society</a>⁩
Royal College of Physicians (@rcphysicians) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) and locally employed doctors (LEDs) are essential to the NHS. We are supporting the #SASsix campaign and refreshing our SAS strategy to improve career development and retention of these crucial staff: ow.ly/Pgnq50RTPRu

Professional Standards Authority (@prof_standards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week, we published our response to the General Medical Council's consultation on the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order Rules. Read our response here: professionalstandards.org.uk/publications/d…