Latest expert articles – Page 13
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Top tipsTop tips: venous thromboembolism
Dr Alan Begg discusses the diagnosis, assessment, and management of thromboembolic disease in primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Informed choice is the cornerstone of effective emergency contraception
Dr Sarah Hardman discusses recommendations from the FSRH on emergency contraception and highlights factors that should be considered for each method
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Hot topic
Baby screen should include a top-to-toe check
Dr Jennifer Parkhouse describes the essential elements of the 6–8-week baby check and how risk factors and concerns of parents/carers also need to be considered
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Working smarter
Does caring mean sharing?
Dr Meena Sood describes an innovative feature of the GP practice system and how effective use can help patients who need it most
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Top tips
Top tips: premature ovarian insufficiency
Dr Louise Newson provides ten top tips on diagnosing and managing premature ovarian insufficiency in primary care
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Implementing guidelines
Most actinic keratosis can be managed with topical treatments
Dr Neil Shroff explores updated British Association of Dermatologists guidance on actinic keratosis and offers an overview of treatment options and considerations
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Hot topic
GPs should promote physical activity in people with mental health issues
Dr Dominic Horne discusses the importance of physical activity in people with mental health problems and the role of primary care in monitoring their physical health
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Differential diagnoses
Facial rashes: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Rebecca Mawson discusses possible causes of a facial rash in adults and how to diagnose on the basis of clinical observations
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Top tips
Top tips: type 2 diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando provides top tips on diagnosing and managing type 2 diabetes and identifying people at high risk
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NICE quality standard article
Laboratory tests are not required to diagnose menopause in over 45s
Dr Jane Davis explains how the NICE quality standard on menopause is expected to reduce variation in care and improve quality of life
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Working smarter
K.I.S.S:* goodbye to unnecessary work
Dr John Lockley identifies key areas for streamlining management processes and supporting your staff
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Implementing guidelines
Educating patients on antimicrobial use is key to combating resistance
Charlotte Eley and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss NICE Guideline 63 on antimicrobial stewardship, and explain what steps can be taken to reduce antimicrobial prescribing
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NICE quality standard article
Risk assessment and treatment are key in osteoporosis
Dr David Stephens offers an overview of the NICE quality standard on osteoporosis and discusses how to identify, assess, and manage people who may be at risk from fragility fracture
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Hot topic
GPs can support patients experiencing consequences of cancer
Dr Pauline Love signposts some useful resources to help people diagnosed with cancer and their practitioners to recognise and manage the consequences of cancer
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Implementing guidelines
Contraception should be offered promptly following pregnancy
Dr Michelle Cooper (pictured) and Dr Sharon Cameron discuss the importance of post-pregnancy contraception and summarise FSRH recommendations
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Hot topic
Pain in chronic disease may be neuropathic
Dr João Calinas Correia explains what neuropathic pain is, how and when it should be assessed, and how comorbid conditions affect prescribing choices
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Top tips
Top tips: depression
Dr Ed Beveridge offers top tips for the assessment, management, and treatment of adults with depression in primary care
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Hot topic
GPs can improve outcomes for cancer carers
Charlotte Argyle, Carers Support Programme Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support, offers GPs guidance from Macmillan on identifying and supporting people caring for someone with cancer
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GP appraisal
Revalidation: how to record reflective notes
Dr Honor Merriman discusses the revalidation process for doctors and nurses, and offers tips on making effective reflective notes
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Implementing guidelines
Coordination of care is essential for managing multimorbidity
Dr David Kernick reviews NICE Guideline 56 on multimorbidity, and identifies the key recommendations for managing people with multiple chronic conditions in primary care
