Minor Ailment Scheme Flashcards
1
Q
Define what the Minor Ailment Scheme (MAS) is
A
Minor ailments are defined as common or self limiting or uncomplicated conditions, which can be diagnosed and managed without medical intervention
2
Q
Discuss the effects of minor ailments on GP workload
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- 57 mill visits to the GPs are made every year for minor ailments
- national shortage of GPs
- average waiting time for GP appointment is 2 weeks
- consultation through community pharmacy less expensive and evidence to suggest alternative to GP consultations
3
Q
Discuss benefits of the community pharmacy MAS using an evidence base
A
Results from 30 MAS and 473,327 patient consultations have shown:
- 92% if patients would have gone to their GP is MAS was not available
- only 2% patients would have purchased medicines if MAS was not available
- In 98% of consultations no onward referral to other NHS providers was necessary
4
Q
Give Examples of minor ailments on GP workload
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Back ache,sprains and strains Colds Conjunctivitis Constipation Coughs Diarrhoea Dry cough Earache and earwax Haemorrhoids Hayfever Headlice Headache and fever Heartburn and indigestion Insect bites and stings Mild eczema and dermatitis Minor fungal infections on skin Mouth ulcers Nappy rash Sore throat Teething Threadworm Thrush
5
Q
Common skin infections covered by the service and treatments that could be recommended
A
Insect bites and stings
Mild eczema and dermatitis
Minor fungal infections of the skin
Use bnf to find treatment
