Latest expert articles – Page 14
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Differential diagnosesChest pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Alan Begg considers the possible diagnoses of a patient presenting with chest pain: is it angina, indigestion, a heart attack, or a PE?
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Implementing guidelines
COPD treatment choice should be based on graded assessment
Professor Dave Singh summarises the 2017 GOLD recommendations for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Top tips
Top tips: eczema
Dr Paul Charlson provides 10 top tips on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eczema in primary care
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Working smarter
K.I.S.S:* get the message for smarter emailing
Dr John Lockley explores the pitfalls of poor email technique and offers simple steps to improve efficiency and reduce stress
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Good practice initiative
Auditing psoriasis care: an example from Redhill, Surrey
Dr Kenneth Lim answers questions on how an audit of psoriasis care at a GP practice in Surrey improved outcomes for patients
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Personal view
COPD: therapy should be tailored to the individual
Dr Chris Cooper reviews the 2017 GOLD COPD update and provides insight into the most significant changes to clinical practice
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Top tips
Top tips: ovarian cancer
Dr Anthony Cunliffe, Dr Nicola Harker, and Sophia Nicola share 10 top tips for primary care on the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and supporting patients
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Top tips
Top tips: prostate cancer
Dr Anthony Cunliffe, Dr Nicola Harker, and Sophia Nicola provide 10 top tips on the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer for primary care
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Top tips
Top tips: vaginal dryness and GSM
Dr Louise Newson provides 10 top tips on managing vaginal dryness and genitourinary syndrome of the menopause in primary care
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Differential diagnoses
Discharging ear: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Steve Brown presents a range of patient case studies that illustrate different causes of a discharging ear and suitable treatment options
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Hot topic
Expected deaths: avoiding death certification problems
Dr Man-Hong Tseung and Dr Paul Baughan discuss some common pitfalls of death certification and summarise updated and proposed UK legislation
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Working smarter
K.I.S.S: save time by investing time
Dr John Lockley provides further tips on how preparation of the practice computer can improve your efficiency
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Top tips
Top tips: helping smokers to quit
Jane Wright shares 10 key points on how to support patients in their efforts to quit smoking
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Personal view
QALY cost threshold: is it time for a rethink?
Dr Alistair Blair discusses proposed changes to arrangements for access to new drugs and medical technologies
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Hot topic
Chronic insomnia: assessment and advice are essential
Professor Niroshan Siriwardena describes effective interventions for adults with chronic insomnia that evade the need for long-term drug treatment
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Good practice initiative
An innovative diabetes service redesign in Wakefield
Dr Dinesh Nagi provides insight into an integrated model of care provided by primary care and specialist diabetes teams
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Implementing guidelines
Rosacea: newer treatments can avoid antibiotics
Dr George Moncrieff, Chair of the Dermatology Council for England, provides his personal view of the recent PCDS rosacea treatment pathway
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Top tips
Top tips: fever in children
Dr Jennifer Parkhouse shares 10 top tips on diagnosing and managing children with fever
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Hot topic
Eating disorders: patients need early diagnosis and rapid treatment
Dr Richard Sly explains how early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in eating disorders and why GPs should recognise and refer patients for prompt intervention
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Implementing guidelines
Identifying people at risk of liver disease progression is crucial
Drs Rachel Pryke and Iain Brew (pictured) discuss NICE guidance on liver disease and cirrhosis, and the importance of making a diagnosis before the onset of complications
