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
Facial ulcers in children
The most common causes of facial ulcers in children, including how to distinguish between bacterial and viral aetiology and the correct management. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 10, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
Lower urinary tract symptoms in men
The causes and treatments of LUTS in men, including what to advise patients, prescribing, when to refer to secondary care and when a PSA test should be offered. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 9, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.2 Men's Health Source Type: news
Advice on treating athletes and sportspeople
As the 2016 Rio Olympic Games begin, allegations of doping by athletes has once again been in the headlines. Medical Protection's Dr Marika Davies advises GPs on how to approach treating sportspeople. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 5, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Substance misuse Source Type: news
Choking in adults and children
A guide to recognising and managing of choking in adults and children, including differentiating between mild and severe airway obstruction and the importance of not using abdominal thrusts on infants under one year. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 2, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Emergency medicine Source Type: news
10 tips for newly-qualified GPs
Medical Protection medicolegal adviser and GP Dr Rachel Birch shares her top tips for transitioning from junior doctor to qualified GP. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - August 2, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP training Source Type: news
Shoulder problems: illustrated
Presentations of shoulder problems including burns, muscle wasting, dislocation, osteoarthritis, torn bicep, infection, soft tissue injury and rotator cuff syndrome. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 27, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Sepsis case study
A case of a 39-year-old man who presented with swelling and pain in his scrotum and penis highlights the importance of remaining vigilant to the risk of sepsis, red flags for sepsis in adults and the Sepsis Six care bundle. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 27, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Emergency medicine Source Type: news
Dilemma: A patient wants information removed from their record
A patient has asked me to remove some sensitive information from their medical records. What should I do? (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 1. Being a General Practitioner Source Type: news
Dyspepsia - red flag symptoms
The red flag symptoms and possible causes of dyspepsia, with advice on management. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 19, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: GI - Dyspepsia Source Type: news
Dyspepsia - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms and possible causes of dyspepsia, including assessing the timing, frequency and re-occurrence of symptoms, when urgent referral for endoscopy is needed and lifestyle advice. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 19, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: GI - Dyspepsia Source Type: news
Advising patients on a healthy diet
In light of a National Obesity Forum (NOF) report on reversing obesity, Professor David Haslam and Dr Rachel Pryke discuss how to advise patients on eating a healthy diet. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 13, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Obesity Source Type: news
