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Exploratory evaluation of variation in statin take up amongst high risk patients in Nottingham City
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Shaw, I., & Turner, A. Exploratory evaluation of variation in statin take up amongst high risk patients in Nottingham City. Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group

This report is from a small qualitative study evaluating variation in statin take up following risk assessment as part of the UK's NHS Health Checks programme. Previous studies at the practice level have found lower than expected take up of statins f... Read More about Exploratory evaluation of variation in statin take up amongst high risk patients in Nottingham City.

A Letter of Consequence: Referral Letters from General Practitioners to Secondary Mental Health Services
Journal Article
Shaw, I., Clegg Smith, K. M., Middleton, H., & Woodward, L. A Letter of Consequence: Referral Letters from General Practitioners to Secondary Mental Health Services. Qualitative Health Research, 15,

The referral letter is a key instrument in moving patients from primary to secondary care services. Consequently, the circumstances in which a referral should be made and its contents have been the subject of clinical guidelines. This article is base... Read More about A Letter of Consequence: Referral Letters from General Practitioners to Secondary Mental Health Services.