Prescribing in older people
Appropriate prescribing in older people, including when to discontinue medications, NICE guidelines on multimorbidity and managing non-adherence. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 25, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 9 Care of Older Adults Source Type: news
GMC reveals six-point action plan to overhaul revalidation
The GMC has released an action plan of six major commitments it will achieve by March 2018 to help make medical revalidation 'more positive and meaningful' for doctors. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 20, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Early diagnosis of Lyme disease
Recognition of the erythema migrans rash and other symptoms can aid prompt identification of Lyme disease. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Laparoscopy: illustrated
Injuries and conditions requiring keyhole surgery, including shoulder surgery, nasal surgery and laparoscopic hysterectomy. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 5, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Surgery Source Type: news
Ensuring patient confidentiality when dealing with the media
In the latest in our series on the GMC's new confidentiality guidance, MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Ellie Mein looks at how the guidance applies when dealing with the media. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - July 4, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 3.3 Ethics and Values Based Medicine Source Type: news
Case study: Asthma exacerbation with heroin use
The case of an asthma death associated with heroin use. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 21, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.8 Respiratory Problems Source Type: news
GP dilemma: A patient requesting antibiotics to take on holiday
A healthy patient presents requesting antibiotics to take on holiday, 'just in case'. What are my obligations? (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 16, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medico-legal Source Type: news
Preparing for your first appraisal as a GP
Dr Prashini Naidoo provides advice for GP trainees approaching the end of their training on how to prepare for their first appraisal. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 15, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP training Source Type: news
Four presentations of skin conditions
The presentation, diagnosis and management of cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium chelonae, basal cell carcinoma, leiomyosarcoma and disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 13, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Pitted keratolysis resulting from hyperhidrosis case study
Clinical diagnosis and treatment options for pitted keratolysis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 7, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Confidentiality: Disclosing patient information within the healthcare team
In the latest in our series on the GMC's new confidentiality guidance, MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Edward Farnan looks at how information can be shared for healthcare purposes. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 6, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 3.3 Ethics and Values Based Medicine Source Type: news
Treating refugees: Practical advice for GPs
Refugee patients present unique challenges for GPs. Lucy Hannington from Medical Protection looks at what GPs and practices should consider to ensure this vulnerable group can access the care they need. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - June 1, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 3.4 Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity Source Type: news
Management of cutaneous viral warts
Clinical presentations and the latest advice on therapeutics for cutaneous viral warts. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 31, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Psoriasis: What can GPs do to deliver optimal care?
A new report has highlighted a severe lack of dermatology training and support within primary care. Dr Angelika Razzaque outlines the report's findings and what they mean for GPs. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 30, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Palliative care: How GPs can handle conversations about end-of-life care
Talking to patients about end-of-life care is not easy even for experienced health professionals, says Dr Pete Nightingale, but following simple guidelines can make the process easier. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 26, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 12 Care of People with Cancer and Palliative Care Source Type: news
