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Take your chance to shape the future of medical practice

The General Medical Council (GMC) is consulting on an updated version of Good medical practice, its overarching ethical guidance for all doctors working in the UK. Neil Tester, deputy chair of the GMC’s Good medical practice advisory forum, explains why it’s important for patients to have their say.
Snapshot of health professionals' attitudes to shared decision making

Our latest report, Shared decision making from the perspective of clinicians and healthcare professionals, is based on the views of more than 1,400 professionals. We highlight our findings in this infographic.
Patients ability to work with health professionals undermined by current crisis in the NHS

Doctors, nurses and other health professionals practice and support shared decision making. But, as our latest reports lays out, there are many obstacles preventing them for working this way with patients on a daily basis.
Health professionals back patient involvement in their own care, Patients Association survey finds

But workforce crisis prevents patients from participating fully in decisions about their care

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Staff version of the Care Home Charter for Medicines

Information for staff working in care homes
Care Home Charter for Medicines

Our Care Home Charter for Medicines is designed to improve the administration and use of medicines in care homes.
Audit checklist for the Care Home Charter for Medicines

A handy audit checklist for homes using the Care Home Charter for Medicines
Residents and families version of the Care Home Charter for Medicines

Information for care home residents and their families about the Care Home Charter for Medicines
The policy environment, our role and our priorities

Our Head of Policy outlines the Patients Association's campaigning role, and the big policy challenges it faces.

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Seeing your medical records

This page explains how to get copies of your medical records in England and Wales.
Next of kin

Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care.
You and your dentist

This page is designed to give you more information about finding a dentist and using their services. It includes tips on how to prepare for an appointment, the charges you can expect and how to make a complaint.
Helpline - 0800 345 7115

Need health or social care advice? Call our free and confidential helpline on 0800 345 7115 (Mon-Fri 9.30am and 5pm).
Making a complaint

Most people are happy with the health and social care they receive. But sometimes things go wrong. If that happens, you need to know how to complain. This guide sets out your rights and offers advice on how to make a complaint.
How we see the world

We believe that everyone should have access to the best healthcare when they need it most.
Long term conditions

About 15 million people in England have a long-term condition. A long-term condition is an illness that cannot be cured. It can usually be controlled with medicines or other treatments.
Meet the Board

Meet our Chief Executive, President and Trustees.
Report your care

Our 'Tell us about your care' partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Make the most of your GP appointment

This page is to help you make the most of your GP appointment. It includes tips on how to prepare, what to ask and how to remember the information given to you.

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Care Home Charter for Medicines

Our Care Home Charter for Medicines is designed to improve the administration and use of medicines in care homes. Read more