Avoiding risks when consulting with patients remotely
In the first of a two part series, the MDU's Dr Kathryn Leask reflects on some of the medico-legal issues raised by increased remote consultations in general practice, looking at cases highlighted by MDU members. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - January 26, 2021 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP Practice Source Type: news
How GPs can support patients with 'long COVID'
GPs must be ready to support patients with physical, psychological and social problems after COVID-19 infection over a recovery period that could last weeks or months, according to respiratory expert GP Dr Steve Holmes. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
GP training: Conducting a 10-minute telephone consultation
Dr Pipin Singh offers practical advice to GP trainees on conducting telephone consultations both in-hours and out-of-hours, including a brief CSA scenario trainees could face. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 15, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP training Source Type: news
Nasal problems - red flag symptoms
Dr Anish Kotecha outlines red flag symptoms associated with nose problems such as pain, obstruction or nosebleeds. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 14, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
COVID-19 red flags for telephone triage
Dr Toni Hazell provides tips on how to triage patients with symptoms of possible COVID-19 during phone or video consultations. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - March 31, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
Top tips for online consultations
During the coronavirus outbreak many GP practices will be getting to grips with online consultations for the first time. Dr Ross Dyer-Smith offers GPs some advice on how to consult effectively. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - March 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Consultation skills Source Type: news
Skin rashes – red flag symptoms
Dr Anish Kotecha highlights red flag symptoms associated with presentations of rash, and lists possible causes to consider. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - January 15, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
GP training: How to master the ten-minute consultation
Dr Patrice Baptiste offers some tips for GP trainees on conducting consultations within ten minutes. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - January 13, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP training Source Type: news
How to discuss weight loss with patients and provide ongoing support
Health coach Zaytun Ratansi offers advice on how GPs can raise the issue of weight loss with patients and explains the importance of ongoing support to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - December 20, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: 5 Healthy People Source Type: news
Practical advice for GPs on prescribing HRT
GP menopause specialists Dr Louise Newson and Dr Olivia Jones provides an overview of the evidence relating to HRT use and practical tips to help GPs prescribe appropriately. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 22, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical Source Type: news
Practical advice for GPs on prescribing HRT
GP menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson provides an overview of the evidence relating to HRT use and practical tips to help GPs prescribe appropriately. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 22, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Women's health Source Type: news
Practical advice for GPs on prescribing HRT
Dr Louise Newson will be speaking on prescribing HRT at the RCGP annual conference in Liverpool this week. Below she provides an overview of the benefits of HRT and practical tips to help GPs prescribe appropriately. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 22, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Menopausal and HRT Source Type: news
Palpitations - red flag symptoms
What are the red flag symptoms to look out for when patients present with palpitations? Refresh your knowledge with a quick guide updated by Dr Anish Kotecha. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - October 9, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
Oedema - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms to be aware of when a patient presents with pitting or non-pitting oedema in primary care. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - September 11, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Red flag symptoms Source Type: news
