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Hot topicHow 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
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Supporting primary care to recognise cancer in the COVID-19 era
Dr Anthony Cunliffe discusses barriers to cancer diagnosis and investigations imposed by the pandemic and how to overcome them
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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
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Mechanical thrombectomy: a new treatment for stroke
Dr Dipankar Dutta discusses some important aspects of mechanical thrombectomy and implications for the NHS and primary care clinicians and commissioners
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HIV: from fatal condition to chronic disease
Dr Toni Hazell presents an overview of HIV prevalence, testing, treatments, and other issues relevant to primary care
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Plasma protein tests: how to interpret abnormal results
Dr Jez Thompson describes the range of plasma protein tests available in primary care and explains what abnormal results might indicate
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Comorbidities in type 2 diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando describes eight common comorbidities in patients with type 2 diabetes and how the co-existing conditions should be managed
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Polycystic ovary syndrome requires long-term holistic care
Dr Anne Connolly explores the risk factors, diagnosis, complexities, and comprehensive management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in primary care
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Head and neck cancer: early diagnosis and treatment are key
Mr Priyamal Silva and Dr Nicola Harker offer guidance on identifying and managing patients with head and neck cancer
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Sepsis: recognising the needle in the haystack
Dr Simon N Stockley discusses new approaches to recognising and tackling an old enemy
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Malnutrition management requires a holistic approach
Dr Rachel Pryke highlights key factors to consider when assessing malnutrition risk in primary care, and discusses when and how to offer treatment
