Nose problems: illustrated
Problems affecting the nose including epistaxis, polyps, carcinoma and septal perforation. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.4 ENT and Facial Problems Source Type: news
Alcohol misuse: clinical review
The morbidity caused by excessive alcohol consumption, effective screening tools, brief interventions, when to refer and the prognosis for patients. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 21, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.3 Drug and Alcohol Problems Source Type: news
Five tips on keeping good medical records
Accurate medical records have always been important but with patients now able to access a summary of their notes, clarity is key explains the MDU's Dr Beverley Ward. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 16, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Pregnancy - red flag symptoms
Red flags to look out for in pregnant women include back pain, bleeding, headaches, hypertension and high fever. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
Pregnancy - red flag symptoms
Red flags to look out for in pregnancy, including back pain, bleeding, headaches, hypertension and high fever. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Women's health Source Type: news
How poor hospital discharge procedures affect GPs
Poor hospital discharge procedures can have serious safety implications for patients and can leave GPs facing a complaint, writes Dr Naeem Nazem from the MDDUS. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 9, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Weakness and hypotension: case study
A case of weakness and hypotension that led to a diagnosis of Addison's disease. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 7, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiovascular system Source Type: news
Using dermoscopy to diagnose skin lesions
NICE guidance recommends that GPs seeing skin lesions regularly should be trained in dermoscopy. Drs Veronique Bataille, Josep Malvehy and Susana Puig explains how dermoscopy can increase diagnostic accuracy. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 7, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Rheumatoid arthritis: clinical review
The epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, including the latest advice on investigations and the role of early referral and treatment in halting disease progression. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 7, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.9 Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal and Trauma Source Type: news
Case study: Genital swelling following caesarean delivery
A presentation of clitoral swelling and vaginal discharge at three weeks post-caesarean section led to a diagnosis of infection with group A streptococci. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 25, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Prescribing hormone replacement therapy
What to consider when prescribing HRT to treat symptoms of menopaus, including six questions to ask, a treatment pathway and simple formulary, and three case studies to test GPs' awareness of appropriate prescribing options. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 25, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
How to deal with a GMC complaint
Receiving a letter from the GMC informing you of a complaint can be a terrible shock. MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Beverley Ward provides some practical advice on what to do if you find yourself in this position. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 25, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Use of newer oral anticoagulants in AF
A guide to using novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, including the safety and efficacy profiles of newer anticoagulants and how to switch patients from warfarin to NOACs. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 24, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.1 Cardiovascular Problems Source Type: news
Diabetic emergencies and complications in primary care
The presentation and management of emergencies and complications arising from diabetes, including management of hypoglycaemia, implementing sick day rules and identifying acute hyperglycaemia. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 18, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.6 Metabolic Problems Source Type: news
Fracture risk, BP monitoring and screening for COPD: journals update May 2016
Recent research of interest to GPs, including fracture risk among Asian women taking bisphosphonate therapy, screening for patients with COPD and BP monitoring for adults with dementia. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Musculoskeletal disorders Source Type: news
