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Research shows that people overestimate benefits – and underestimate risks – of medical interventions
From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research led by the School of Psychology.
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University and health trust unite to boost medical innovation and patient care
The University of Plymouth and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust have formed a closer strategic partnership with the aim of improving patient care through research, innovation and knowledge exchange
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Project explores fall in parents seeking medical help for children during lockdown
A new national survey is seeking the views of parents on how the COVID-19 ‘stay home’ advice has influenced their decision making around the care of sick or injured children.
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Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research
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HRH The Princess Royal to open life-changing health and medical research facility
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is to officially open the University of Plymouth’s multimillion pound Derriford Research Facility
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UK-first disinfection robot could enable more medical procedures and help cut waiting lists
A robot that decontaminates air is being trialled in a Cornish hospital – with early results suggesting it could reduce room downtime in critical parts of the hospital by more than 60%.
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New Clinical Skills Coordinator for Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery years 3 to 5
University of Plymouth news: Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry appoints Mr Mark Coleman, a general surgeon specialising in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
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From medicine to music - world-class research across the board at the University of Plymouth
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-excellence
University of Plymouth news: Nearly two-thirds of the University of Plymouth research was graded as at least internationally recognised by the 2014 REF.
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"I’ve just completed a dentistry degree, now I’m doing a medical one" - life as an aspiring maxillofacial surgeon
After five years of studying to become a dentist, you might think someone had ‘made’ their career. But Hassan Adnan is planning to become a maxillofacial surgeon – which involves obtaining a medical degree on top of his dentistry qualification.
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Government awards the University of Plymouth’s Medical School a further 58 per cent increase for 2019 numbers to train future doctors
More doctors of the future will be able to train at the University of Plymouth thanks to a government allocation of 55 additional places.
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