Effect of point of care blood testing on physical health check completion in mental health services: mixed-methods evaluation.

Background: Physical health outcomes in severe mental illness are worse than in the general population. Routine physical health check completion in this group is poor.

Aims: To quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the impact of point of care (POC) blood testing on physical health check completion in community mental health services.

Persistent acid reflux and symptoms in patients with Barrett's oesophagus on proton-pump inhibitor therapy.

Objectives: To assess both acid gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) suppression in patients with Barrett's oesophagus on proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) and the predictive value of symptoms. DESIGN A prospective study of patients with Barrett's epithelium (> 3 cm, containing specialized intestinal metaplasia).

Patients And Methods: Forty-five patients with Barrett's epithelium were recruited.