Steroid-induced hyperglycaemia
The risk of steroid-induced hyperglycaemia in patients with or without diabetes, with advice on managing patients on insulin who require steroids and controlling blood glucose in patients at the end of life. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes Source Type: news
Dermatology: five pictorial cases and outcomes
Five illustrated cases of skin conditions, including pityriasis/tinea amiantacea, morphea (localised scleroderma), nicorandil-induced ulceration and two cases showing the effectiveness of topical chemotherapy agents in skin dysplasia. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 8, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Spotting and referring oral cancer early
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is now the 14th most common cancer in the UK. Professor Richard Shaw explains the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and highlights red flag symptoms. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 4, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.4 ENT and Facial Problems Source Type: news
How to assess a patient's capacity - advice for GP registrars
Dr Edward Farnan of the MDU looks at one of the most complex medico-legal challenges in general practice. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 2, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP training Source Type: news
Bronchiectasis: clinical review
The causes of bronchiectasis, investigations to conduct, managing exacerbations and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 1, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Respiratory system Source Type: news
Skin reactions to wound dressings
The importance of careful selection of wound dressings in order to minimise allergic reactions. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 1, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Premature ovarian insufficiency: clinical review
Diagnosis and management of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), including clinical features, investigations to conduct, lifestyle and hormone treatment and prognosis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 25, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
Paediatric problems: illustrated
Presentations of haemangioma, atopic eczema, rhabdomyosarcoma and precocious puberty. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 25, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
Dealing with a patient's DNAR request
On a home visit a patient asks the GP to include a do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order in their medical record. Medical Protection's Dr John McGuire provides advice on how to approach this situation. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Advising couples on subfertility
Factors causing subfertility, including advice to give couples and when further investigation is required. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 17, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Sexual health Source Type: news
Skin conditions in young children
The diagnosis and management of four common skin conditions affecting young children: atopic eczema, impetigo, hand, foot and mouth disease and measles and morbilliform rashes. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 17, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Half of patients think GPs should always give them the treatment or referral they demand
Half of patients now Google their symptoms before visiting a GP and believe that family doctors should always provide the prescription, treatment or referral they request, according to a poll commissioned by a medico-legal organisation. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 12, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Unintentional weight gain - red flag symptoms
Recognising red flags in cases of unintentional weight gain, with advice on questions to ask, how to examine a patient and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
Statins, antidepressants and end-of-life care: journals update October 2016
Recent research of interest to GPs (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Journals Watch Source Type: news
Management of chronic cough in children
Advice on managing chronic cough in children, understanding symptoms, possible causes and suitable investigations. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 5, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: news
