Pulse oximetry in primary care
The use of pulse oximetry in general practice and interpretation of results. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 28, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Respiratory system Source Type: news
GP dilemma: Should I prescribe generic or branded drugs?
I think I should prescribe the generic brand of a drug, even though my patient is requesting the branded version. What are my professional obligations? (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 27, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Epilepsies in infants and children
An overview of epilepsies in infants and children, including the clinical features of epilepsies at different ages and differential diagnoses of paroxysmal events. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
The benefits of in-house ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), including the latest NICE guidelines for ABPM, and how to interpret results. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiovascular system Source Type: news
Alopecia, bariatric surgery and muscle relaxants for low back pain: journals update September 2016
Recent research of interest to GPs. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiovascular system Source Type: news
Prescribing for transgender patients under new GMC guidance
The GMC's 'Advice for doctors treating transgender patients' suggests GPs should consider prescribing 'bridging' hormone treatment to transgender patients attempting to self-medicate while they await specialised treatment. Dan Kremer explains what this means in practice. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 13, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 1. Being a General Practitioner Source Type: news
Cardiac rehabilitation: impact and uptake
An overview of the evidence for cardiac rehabilitation, including the core components of cardiac rehabilitation, its impact on morbidity and mortality and the need to improve uptake. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 6, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.1 Cardiovascular Problems Source Type: news
How significant event analysis can support early cancer diagnosis
Macmillan Cancer Support, the RCGP and NHS England have produced a toolkit to help GPs undertake significant event analysis following a cancer diagnosis, explains Macmillan GP Dr Anthony Cunliffe. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 6, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 12 Care of People with Cancer and Palliative Care Source Type: news
Tips to help GPs implement NICE cancer referral guidance
NICE's guidance for recognition and referral of suspected cancer contains over 200 recommendations. Macmillan Cancer Support has a useful document to help GPs implement these, explains Professor Willie Hamilton. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 2, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 12 Care of People with Cancer and Palliative Care Source Type: news
Total knee replacement
Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Steven Cutts explains indications for total knee replacement surgery, postsurgical outcomes and possible complications. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 23, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.9 Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal and Trauma Source Type: news
Cyclical vomiting syndrome: diagnosis and management
Cyclical vomiting syndrome is characterised by episodes of sudden onset nausea and vomiting in an otherwise healthy child. Dr Louise Newson discusses diagnostic criteria and management. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 23, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
Management of common photodermatoses
An overview of skin disorders caused or aggravated by light, including polymorphic light eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis and solar urticaria. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 23, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Psoriasis: differential diagnosis
Differential diagnosis of psoriasis including plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis and flexural psoriasis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 23, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Abnormal liver function tests: case-based discussion
GPs frequently see patients with abnormal liver function tests, but which of them actually have alcoholic or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? Dr Pipin Singh discusses assessment and action to take. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 17, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes Source Type: news
Dilemma: Should I report my alcohol-dependent colleague to the GMC?
I have discovered that a colleague is alcohol dependent, and they have approached me and requested that I do not report them to the GMC. What are my professional obligations? (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 12, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
