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Hot topicAddress health inequalities to improve cancer outcomes
Dr Anthony Cunliffe explores the role of primary care in combating the health inequalities that people can experience at all stages of the cancer pathway
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Draw on expert opinion to optimise care for long COVID
Dr Harsha Master, Dr Ashish Chaudhry, Dr Nicholas Gall, Dr Louise Newson, Dr Sarah Glynne, and Dr Paul Glynne present their experiences of diagnosing, managing, and referring patients with long COVID and associated conditions
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Hormone-replacement therapy: what to prescribe and when
In the second of a two-part series on HRT, Dr Toni Hazell addresses prescribing issues, outlining the factors to consider when initiating treatment
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Stay focused on infection control to anticipate the next crisis
Lauren Hurley explores how a renewed awareness of the importance of infection prevention and control should be maintained to manage future challenges
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Address the emerging threat of burnout among primary care staff
Dr Vasumathy Sivarajasingam assesses the reasons behind high rates of burnout in the primary care workforce, and looks at measures to reduce its impact
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Hormone-replacement therapy: what are the risks and benefits?
In the first of a two-part series on hormone-replacement therapy, Dr Toni Hazell explains the importance of helping women to weigh up the risk–benefit ratio
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Urgent action is needed to address workforce issues in primary care
Dr David Jenner presents an in-depth analysis of staff numbers in primary care teams, assesses the impact on services, and suggests strategies to tackle shortages
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Intervene early to lower the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer
Dr Anne Connolly outlines the importance of understanding risk factors and early opportunities to intervene for endometrial hyperplasia and cancer
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How medicines optimisation will work in the changing NHS
Vishal Mashru discusses the role of clinical pharmacists in a restructured NHS, with reference to successes within Cross Counties Healthcare PCN
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Recognise and support patients with eating disorders
Dr Emma Nash discusses the role of primary care in assessing and monitoring patients who present with symptoms and risk factors for eating disorders
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How to deliver the joint flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes
Dr Toni Hazell discusses the vital role of primary care in rolling out the flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes this autumn
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Additional support is required to harness the potential of the NHS restructure
The Guidelines in Practice team analyse the complete findings of a recent survey examining your views on the NHS reorganisation
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Self care should be central to the future of healthcare
The pandemic has changed attitudes to self care and enhanced its role; Dr Peter Smith explores how it developed, and its importance for sustainable healthcare
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IBD care requires a coordinated and proactive approach
Jackie Glatter and Dr Kevin Barrett discuss the IBD UK report on services for people with inflammatory bowel disease, which highlights room for improvement
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NHS restructure survey: grounds for optimism, but barriers remain
Preliminary findings from the Guidelines in Practice survey on the NHS reorganisation reveal your hopes for its potential to improve patient care—provided obstacles to implementation are overcome
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The new NHS model: implications for primary care
Dr Karen Kirkham explains how primary care networks will work within integrated care systems to deliver place-based care in a restructured NHS
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Managing COVID-19-related mental ill health in primary care
Dr Emma Nash discusses the challenges of assessing and addressing poor mental health in the context of COVID-19
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Understanding and overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Dr Claire Davies explores reasons underlying, and methods of addressing, reluctance to receive COVID-19 vaccination
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COVID-19 vaccination programme: practice pointers for primary care
Dr Claire Davies outlines some practical points and challenges for primary care involvement in the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign
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Abnormal uterine bleeding: management in COVID-19 and beyond
Dr Anne Connolly discusses how women with abnormal uterine bleeding can be managed, including when examination and investigations are required
