AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInternational Dental Leadership: Montserrat’s Dr Coretta Fergus led a historic International College of Dentists convocation in Jamaica, welcoming 22 new Fellows across the English-speaking Caribbean and highlighting her work with the Government of Montserrat and her private practice, Regal Dental. Cancer Screening Equity: New UK research says current GP breast cancer referral rules miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop the disease within a decade, with calls to update NICE criteria using broader risk factors beyond family history. Diabetes Foot Prevention: Montserrat rolled out a standard diabetic foot risk tool using a traffic-light system after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations over five years, aiming to improve early detection and consistent escalation. Health System Accountability: The Ministry of Health and Social Services launched a grievance redress mechanism for the New National Hospital Project, offering online, phone/WhatsApp, and in-person options for concerns and feedback. Medical Evacuation Planning: Montserrat advanced talks with Martinique to secure access to specialist care and emergency medical evacuation routes for time-critical cases. Mental Health Trends: A six-year review presented at the Annual Research Day found depression and psychotic disorders remain top diagnoses in Montserrat’s mental health services, with rising new presentations and more young people assessed.
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