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Support and advice is key in treating people with Crohn's disease
Sarah Cripps explores the challenges and responsibilities for primary care in the treatment and care of children, young people, and adults with Crohn’s disease
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NICE accreditation adds credibility, quality, and value
Dr Adrian Palfreeman and Professor Martin Fisher (left) explain how achieving NICE accreditation for BHIVA has helped improve guidance development and processes
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A framework can help to promote guideline implementation
Pam Tester describes the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust approach to promoting user engagement and implementation of NICE guidelines
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New trial data prompt update of the ESC guideline on AF
Dr Irene Savelieva (left) and Professor John Camm discuss the European Society of Cardiology guideline on atrial fibrillation and risk stratification and management strategies
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Investment in contraceptive care is an urgent requirement
Drs Anne Connolly (left) and Amanda Britton discuss the need to plan for comprehensive contraceptive services in light of the imminent reorganisation of the NHS
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Patient uptake of breast screening should be promoted
Mr Clive Griffith (left) and Dr Wendy Carr explain the role of primary care in managing the side-effects arising from surgery for breast cancer and adjuvant treatment
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A holistic approach is essential at all stages of psoriasis management
Dr Natasha Smeaton explains how the NICE guideline aims to improve quality of life for patients with psoriasis and prompt identification of psoriatic arthritis
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The majority of people with headache can be managed by GPs
Dr Kay Kennis outlines the NICE guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of tension-type headache, migraine, cluster headache, and medication-overuse headache
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NICE recommends a new strategy for assessing risk of fragility fracture
Dr David Stephens discusses how NICE recommends the calculation of fragility fracture risk using an assessment tool prior to measurement of bone mineral density
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A case-finding approach for coeliac disease is cost effective
Dr John O'Malley discusses the NICE recommendations on who should be offered serological testing for coeliac disease and the rationale for improving detection rates
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Case finding for COPD could help to reduce the disease burden
Dr Raj Nair highlights the importance of ensuring that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have access to smoking cessation services and pulmonary rehabilitation
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Management of atopic eczema should be patient centred
Dr Stephen Hayes reviews key recommendations from the British Association of Dermatologists/Primary Care Dermatology Society guideline on atopic eczema
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Recognition of adults with autism is the first step in accessing care
Dr Carole Buckley explains the role of primary care in enabling individuals with suspected autism spectrum conditions to receive appropriate assessment and support
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Systematic identification is needed for people at risk of diabetes
Professor Richard Holt discusses prevention of diabetes and highlights the value of lifestyle interventions for all individuals at risk of developing this disease
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The two-level Wells scores should be used in suspected VTE cases
Adriano Sala Tenna, Scott Harrison, Liz Avital, and Gerard Stansby discuss how the NICE guideline aims to improve identification and management of DVT and PE
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Patient education is vital when prescribing strong opioids for pain
Dr Lindsay Smith explains how the NICE recommendations aim to promote safe and effective prescribing of strong opioids for pain in palliative care in adults
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Greater progress is needed in case identification of FH
Dr David Milne discusses how implementation of the NICE guideline on familial hypercholesterolaemia requires significant improvements in access to local services
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The majority of asthma cases can be managed in primary care
Dr Iain Small reviews key points from the BTS/SIGN guideline on the management of asthma, and in particular patient groups that require special consideration
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Pregnant women should be assessed for mood disorders
Dr Moira Kennedy reviews the principles of prescribing medication for mental illness during the perinatal period, as recommended in the SIGN guideline
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Primary care has a pivotal role in managing rhinitis
Drs Liz Angier (left), Shuaib Nasser, Imran Rafi, and Glenis Scadding highlight the need for a comprehensive clinical assessment to differentiate between rhinitis subtypes