To celebrate 25 years of promoting best practice in healthcare, we have teamed up with Antibiotic Research UK in a partnership to help raise awareness of antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK) is the world’s first charity created to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections through research, education and patient support.
Antimicrobial stewardship resource hub
We have brought together all our resources to support you in your knowledge of antibiotic resistant infections, antimicrobial prescribing, and stewardship. You can also find information on ANTRUK’s patient support and information programme, and details of how to take part in their annual fundraiser, 'The Great British Tea Party'.
Infective skin conditions: when is it appropriate to prescribe an antibiotic?
Dr Caroline Ward summarises updated NICE guidance on assessing and prescribing for impetigo, cellulitis and erysipelas, leg ulcer infection, and diabetic foot infections in primary care
Top tips: death certification and COVID-19
Dr Toni Hazell offers top tips on important changes to death certification procedures in England and Wales that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic
Opportunities for early diagnosis of serious disease are being missed due to PPE shortages
GPs have resorted to community charity to acquire PPE and are risking their lives to see patients. This article reveals the extent of the problem in primary care and the adaptions that have been made.
Coronavirus: what is the role of primary care?
Dr Toni Hazell summarises the recent guidance on how to identify possible cases of novel coronavirus and why suspected cases must be isolated immediately
Top tips: urinary tract infections in adults
Dr Sonya Jey offers top tips on the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in different situations in primary care
Test and reflect
Our multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to help you test your knowledge and reflect on your learning after reading an article.