Dr John Donald
GP, Edinburgh
- Implementing guidelines
Guideline will help GPs provide holistic care to breast cancer patients
New guidance from SIGN should enable GPs to manage the psychological aspects of the disease as well as providing long-term follow-up, says Dr John Donald
- Implementing guidelines
SIGN guideline will raise GPs' awareness of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer although relatively rare is often fatal. The GP’s role is vital not only in diagnosis but also in supporting patients, says Dr John Donald
- Implementing guidelines
Guideline will help GPs advise women on breast cancer risk
NICE has produced useful recommendations for GPs on managing women with a family history of breast cancer, says Dr John Donald
- GMS contract
GMS indicators set baseline for care of patients with cancer
The GMS contract’s cancer indicators underline the importance of the GP’s role in providing support and coordinating care for these patients, says Dr John Donald