Guide to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Practical Advice and Information
"Discover essential information on diabetic retinopathy screening, what to expect during appointments, and approved sources for additional guidance. Learn about the significant changes, debates, and design considerations involved in creating informative leaflets and materials. Explore alternative languages and formats available for accessibility, as well as guidance on ordering resources for screening programs. Available from NHS Health Scotland, this comprehensive guide aims to empower patients in making informed decisions about their healthcare."
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Your Guide to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Advisory Group Mike Black Carol Colquhoun National Coordinator Screening Programs, NSD Norah Grant NHS Lothian, Service Manager Oliver Harding NHS Forth Valley, Consultant in Public Health Bruce Knight Patient Representative Dr Brian Power NHS Dumfries and Galloway, DRS lead clinician Kirsty Rankin Senior Health Improvement Programme Officer, NHS Health Scotland Diane Smith NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Service Manager Dr Joy Tomlinson NHS Lothian, Public Health Consultant David Steel Communications Director, NSD Scottish DRS Collaborative Coordinator
The aim of this leaflet is to provide: Basic information about DRS that a patient needs in order to make an informed choice to attend their appointment Practical guidance on what to expect at the DRS appointment Approved sources of further information
The content was subject to much debate!!
DoH leaflet structure with significant changes to text Lengthy discussion and debate on content Fresh design Photo shoot to accurately illustrate a DRS appointment Practical
Diabetes UK home page Clear key messages Accessible Design Consultation with Patients: Health Inequality Impact Assessment
Alternative languages and formats: Chinese, Urdu, Polish Easy read Plain English Regular opportunities to review and update
Available from NHS Health Scotland in the new year Guidance on ordering material will sent in due course To feature on the Screening zone www.nhsinform.co.uk/screening Websites e.g. sky diabetes
NHS Health Scotland Screening and Immunisation Team Programme Manager Nuala Healy nualahealy@nhs.net Senior Health Improvement Programme Officer Kirsty Rankin kirstyrankin@nhs.net
