Hilary Bekker @hilarybekker.bsky.social · 21/07/2025#Universityofleeds sprucing up the brilliant brutalist buildings on campus. 020
Reposted by Hilary BekkerBJGP @bjgp.org · 07/06/2025BJGPLife: Becoming and being a doctor: A developmental journey bjgplife.com/becomin... 031
Reposted by Hilary BekkerMND Education @mndeducation.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Every piece of care information we produce is reviewed by our incredible user review group. They make that our work is clear, accurate and representative of the people that need it. Curious? Email infofeedback@mndassociation.org for more info. #VolunteersWeek2025 011
Hilary Bekker @hilarybekker.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Someone making folks smile on campus #Universityofleeds 000
Reposted by Hilary BekkerThe King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Meeting the core needs of health and care staff can help transform their work lives and improve the safety and quality of care. Studies show that staff wellbeing is affected by 8 key factors that can be organised into 3 core needs – learn more here: buff.ly/bdy8nXt 0108
Reposted by Hilary BekkerAdam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 22/03/202563 studies: women who assert their ideas, make direct requests, and advocate for themselves are liked less. They're also less likely to get hired—and it hasn't improved over time. When will we stop punishing women for violating outdated gender stereotypes? 1593828984
Reposted by Hilary BekkerCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 25/03/2025New blog: how @ulsteruni.bsky.social is using @careopinion.org.uk in teaching new healthcare professionals. ☺️ www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/1253 023
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Emma Haworth, Spring Park Cherry Blossom, 2020 #womensart 043160
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Portrait of Zitkala Sa, aka Red Bird (1892) writer, editor, musician, teacher, and political activist of Native American Yankton Sioux heritage, by photographer Gertrude Kasebier #womensart #WomensHistoryMonth 0848140
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Karen Pleass, contemporary Irish textile artist #womensart #Spring 0806104
Reposted by Hilary BekkerIrene Mussio @irenemussio.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Deadline to apply for this position is in a few days! 021
Reposted by Hilary BekkerJudy Wright @jmwleeds.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Want a career in research? Fancy doing a #Masters course? Our long established PG Dip has been refreshed and is now available as a full or part time masters course. courses.leeds.ac.uk/k015/health-... #training #SystematicReview #Qualitative #Statistics #HealthEconomicscourses.leeds.ac.ukHealth Research MSc | University of LeedsInternationally recognised qualification in health research skills for healthcare professionals. Study PGCert part-time. 021
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSocial Research Methods at Leeds @srmleeds.bsky.social · 07/03/2025' #RealistEvaluation: Principles and Practice' Meet the authors: Ana Manzano & Emma Williams. On the 7th May at the Social Research Methods centre of the University of Leeds. Further details and tickets available here: socialresearchmethods.leeds.ac.uk/events/meet-... 064
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSociety for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) @smdm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Save the Date! 🗓️ SMDM's 47th Annual Meeting will be 15–18 June at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA #SMDM25 032
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSociety for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) @smdm.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Do you know an SMDM member who would make a great officer or trustee? 📥 Nominate them by 20 March! loom.ly/_XoG8v4 #SMDMloom.ly2025 Call for Officers and Trustees 002
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSociety for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) @smdm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Join us for Grand Rounds: Updates in Shared Decision Making 2025 with Dr. Angie Fagerlin on 22 April at 12 PM EDT! Gain insights on making medical info accessible and guiding informed patient decisions. 🗓️ Register now: loom.ly/7hUHX2I #Webinar #SMDM 057
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSociety for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) @smdm.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Join us for Shared Decision Making Hour! A monthly open forum to explore the latest in SDM 📢 Connect, collaborate, and discuss key research in an informal space where all perspectives are welcome. Our first session kicks off on 3 April. 🗓️ Register now: loom.ly/PQII3Ag 014
Reposted by Hilary BekkerOlga Kostopoulou @olgakos.bsky.social · 10/03/2025What is explainable AI in medicine & what are the attributes of a good explanation? Based on a literature review and a Delphi study (I took part in this as member of the ExAIDSS Expert Group), this article provides an overview of the area and identifies gaps for future research. tinyurl.com/bddn8cs4tinyurl.comExplainable AI: definition and attributes of a good explanation for health AI - AI and EthicsProposals of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions based on more complex and accurate predictive models are becoming ubiquitous across many disciplines. As the complexity of these models increases, t... 022
Reposted by Hilary BekkerJolyn Hersch PhD @jolynhersch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Trial participant self‑reported understanding of randomisation phrases in participant info can be high but acceptability of some descriptions is low esp if linked to gambling/luck @streweek.bsky.social @katiegillies.bsky.social @taliaisaacs.bsky.social trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....trialsjournal.biomedcentral.comTrial participants’ self-reported understanding of randomisation phrases in participation information leaflets can be high, but acceptability of some descriptions is low, especially those linked to ga...Background Evidence indicates that trial participants often struggle to understand participant information leaflets (PILs) for clinical trials, including the concept of randomisation. We analysed the ... 0106
Reposted by Hilary BekkerShaun Treweek @streweek.bsky.social · 14/02/2025If you are doing work on equity, diversity and inclusion in randomised controlled trials, the journal Trials has a special series you could submit to: www.biomedcentral.com/collections/... Deadline end of June, and articles can be original research, commentary, education but not protocols. 1812
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Need a gift or treat yourself? 'Unravelling Women’s Art,' The 1st @womensart1 book on the creators, innovators & rebels of textile arts. At your Amazon. e.g. www.amazon.com/Unravelling-... or better still, your indi bookstore #BestSeller 012014
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Get cosy with a good book 🧡 The womensart book on painters and many of your favourite artists featured here! Via your Amazon or better still, any good book store 🧡 www.amazon.co.uk/Unlocking-Wo... 015022
Reposted by Hilary BekkerJyoti Baharani @renalpages.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Full paper here 🥦 www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S088...jpsmjournal.comEarly Integration of Palliative Care in Nononcological Patients: A Systematic ReviewPalliative care (PALC) is traditionally linked to end-of-life cancer care but also benefits advanced nononcological diseases. 052
Reposted by Hilary BekkerClaire Schmidlin @claireschmidlin.bsky.social · 05/02/2025This made me chuckle .... 0223
Reposted by Hilary BekkerChristopher Stanners @c-stanners.bsky.social · 31/01/2025It's time once again to toast my fellow UK freelancers with the annual Income Tax Cocktail. Cheers! Do you need a receipt? 131
Reposted by Hilary BekkerSociety for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) @smdm.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Each year, SMDM recognizes a Young Investigator and Young Scholars with our Early Career Awards. Nominate someone by 28 January! loom.ly/A2hGDi8loom.lySMDM 2025 - Call for Awards 022
Reposted by Hilary Bekkerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19/01/2025January SALE!! get your copy of the 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rated, #BestSeller Womensart book While stocks last! Via your country's Amazon..e.g www.amazon.co.uk/Unlocking-Wo... Or bettervstill, your usual indie bookshop!! 🧡💛 08617
Hilary Bekker @hilarybekker.bsky.social · 19/01/2025So, the beginnings of spring in West Yorkshire. Bit of a way to go, as definitely 'parky' today. 010
Reposted by Hilary BekkerBrian Zikmund-Fisher @bzikmund.bsky.social · 02/01/2025I've published literally hundreds of studies, but this one will always be special. I'm so proud to have helped Dr. Cathryn Lapedis show so convincingly how BAD current prostate biopsy pathology reports are compared to a simple patient-centered design. PLUS: my first JAMA article ever! 0124
Reposted by Hilary BekkerKatie Spencer @katiespencer.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Are you a health economist, epidemiologist or data scientist with experience using routine healthcare data? Interested in equity in cancer care? Come and join this exciting @nihr.bsky.social funded project! Work with a range of stakeholders and build your skills. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...jobs.leeds.ac.ukJob Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research FellowAre you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in economics, econometrics, statistics, epidemiology or health data science? Are you interested in working wit... 175
Reposted by Hilary BekkerPaul Glasziou @paulglasziou.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Five lessons from my research & clinical career: work on big problems; explore problem with those effected; learn from past journeys; build better tools; stay alter for interesting “accidents” - a 15 minute video youtu.be/6t6Z_4_Zhfc?...youtu.beProfessor Paul Glasziou AO: Lessons from a research and clinical careerYouTube video by Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare 2349
Reposted by Hilary BekkerPicker @pickereurope.bsky.social · 04/12/2024📣 In our response to the #ChangeNHS consultation, we've outlined our vision for the #NHS Ten-Year Health Plan. At Picker, we see this as a chance to embed patient experience and prioritise the delivery of truly person centred care. 🔗 bit.ly/NHSChangeConsultation 085
Reposted by Hilary BekkerMary C. Politi, PhD @mcpoliti.bsky.social · 04/12/2024This study also points to differences between outpatient clinics or departments in the use and implementation of the visual decision aids. #shareddecisionmaking #medsky journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...journals.plos.orgVisual decision aids to support communication and shared decision-making: How are they valued and used in practice?Background It is unknown how visual decision aids support communication and shared decision-making in everyday clinical practice, and how they are perceived by patients with varying levels of health l... 032
Hilary Bekker @hilarybekker.bsky.social · 03/12/2024University of Leeds 'high lights' today. Got to start posting again, right? 160