Introduction to the Map of Medicine Worcestershire Health

The Problems – Inappropriate referrals to the pain clinic – Inconsistency in practice in

The Map of Medicine – The Map of Medicine is an online clinical knowledge

Features – The Map of Medicine : – Is localised and designed to be

Benefits – The Map of Medicine also: – saves time at point of care

How to access the Map of Medicine © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No

How to access the Map of Medicine • All computers on the WHICTS network

Demonstration © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Map of Medicine © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Map of Medicine View pages you’ve looked at recently 1. Search box 2. Browse

Map of Medicine Persistent pain management © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised

Map of Medicine – Notes © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Thank you Nick Smith Map of Medicine Project Support Manager nicholas. smith@worcsacute. nhs. uk

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The Problems – Inappropriate referrals to the pain clinic – Inconsistency in practice in both primary and secondary care – Variation in access times – Patients receiving procedures which may not be beneficial to them clinically – Locums or new employees not sure of correct procedures and local information © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

The Map of Medicine – The Map of Medicine is an online clinical knowledge resource, designed and developed by and for health care professionals, to provide specialist-level information to the right person at the right time – Based on pathways which are grouped into broad areas of clinical practice – The Map of Medicine provides 24/7 access to evidence-based clinical pathways, via an intuitive web-based interface © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Features – The Map of Medicine : – Is localised and designed to be useful to the GP community by the Pain Working Group (consisting of many people you know) – Provides access to useful websites, local guidelines and documents available every day, all day - 24/7/365 through an easy to use, intuitive website – Helps ensure clinical effectiveness, by facilitating local implementation of clinical guidelines and care Pathways – Provides current evidence-based knowledge, assured through timely updates – Has an emphasis on Self Management / Patient Information options © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Benefits – The Map of Medicine also: – saves time at point of care and for support staff by reducing re-inventing content, guidance and searching for the latest evidence – represents pathways across all aspects of health or social care – provides the right information to clinicians, at the right time and provides knowledge support – helps deliver referral to treatment targets – helps meet clinical governance standards – supports professional training and development – improves patient experience and understanding of their care To see some case studies illustrating how the Map has helped to improve services visit http: //www. mapofmedicine. com/mapinnhs/casestudies © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

How to access the Map of Medicine • All computers on the WHICTS network should have a link to Map of Medicine under the Favourites tab in Internet Explorer otherwise visit https: //neem. mom. nme. ncrs. nhs. uk/display/1/index. html • You may receive a security warning that it is not recommended to proceed to the site, and that the site’s security certificate cannot be verified, but it is safe to do so • You will need a Smartcard to access the Map, and will need Gemsoft authentication software installed on your computer • If you prefer, you can access the Map using your Athens account via www. athens. nhs. uk • The International view of the Map of Medicine is freely available to anyone (including patients) wishing to view it via the NHS Choices website http: //healthguides. mapofmedicine. com/maps © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.

Thank you Nick Smith Map of Medicine Project Support Manager nicholas. smith@worcsacute. nhs. uk 01905 760601 (direct) Richard Brook Map of Medicine Project Support Manager Richard. Brook@worcsacute. nhs. uk 01527 505771 (direct) © 2008 Map of Medicine Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction.