Access the MapLast updated 18-01-12

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Map of Medicine care maps are your ideal starting point for defining and communicating services to improve quality and productivity.

Map of Medicine care maps offer the opportunity to radically change the way commissioning of health and social care is planned and delivered locally.

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Access the MapLast updated 18-01-12

Establishing new services

Understanding the entire care journey is essential for commissioners to ensure that new services fit seamlessly within existing structures of care. The Map enables efficient and effective development of new services based on best practice and the needs of local communities.

"The Map is already working and getting clinicians to focus on complete pathways of care across all providers on the Wirral. The Map Pathways bring enormous benefit to patients in terms of commissioning and updating services."

Dr Shyamal Mukherjee MBE Medical Director, Wirral NHS Trust

Managing referrals

Knowing the skills and capabilities of different care settings underpins effective referral management. The Map enables health communities to match local needs to local services ensuring patients get the right care in the right place at the right time.

"The localised pathway on the Map allows healthcare professionals in Milton Keynes to access the right information on how and where to refer young patients and their families that need support with weight management."

Sarah Worbey Health Improvement Specialist of Obesity, NHS Milton Keynes

Communicating across care settings

Understanding the care that has been delivered in different settings is fundamental to ensuring that individual patients have a positive experience along their entire care journey. The Map enables cross-service communication by being accessible to all stakeholders, effectively integrating care without having to integrate care organisations.

"Engaging with clinicians and producing the Western Cheshire Alcohol Care Pathway using the Map of Medicine has led to better communication across our health community and with partner organisations. It is a great step towards improving the consistency and quality of our service."

Dr Philip Milner GP and member of the Clinical Executive Committee for NHS Western Cheshire

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Whether utilising the Map of Medicine as a knowledge resource or embarking on a transformation exercise, we offer a range of solutions to support your healthcare service:

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RCOG accredits ‘Infertility’ care map

20 Dec 11 UK

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has accredited the 'Infertility' care map

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