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'.
Top tips: end of life care and COVID-19
Dr Rachael Marchant explains the importance of individualised care for patients at the end of life, with reference to the challenges posed by COVID-19
COVID-19: managing symptoms in the community
Dr Toni Hazell discusses the recommendations from NICE about managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community, including cough, fever, breathlessness, and delirium
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.
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.