Answering patients' questions on intrauterine contraception
Questions that GPs may need to answer from women considering having an IUS or IUD fitted, including the risks and benefits of intrauterine contraception, contraindications and the risk of ectopic pregnancy. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 24, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
Developments in melanoma treatment
A review of established and novel therapeutic approaches for malignant melanoma, including the roles of targeted therapies and immunotherapy and potential side-effects. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 24, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Diagnosis of cutaneous vasculitis
Classification of cutaneous vasculitis, clinical features, suitable investigations and when to refer to secondary care. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 17, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Pelvic organ prolapse: clinical review
Diagnosis and management of pelvic organ prolapse, covering risk factors, assessment and conducting a vaginal examination. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 17, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
Confidentiality: What can GPs tell family members?
In the second of a series on the GMC's new confidentiality guidance, MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Sissy Frank looks at some common scenarios about disclosing information to patients' relatives and carers. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 16, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 3.3 Ethics and Values Based Medicine Source Type: news
Identifying oral cancer
The main signs, symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer in primary care and when to refer. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 11, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.4 ENT and Facial Problems Source Type: news
Hayfever: clinical review
Why it is important to diagnose and effectively manage seasonal allergic rhinitis, including advice on pre-emptively managing patients, comorbidities and allergen avoidance. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - May 11, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.8 Respiratory Problems Source Type: news
Acute epigastric pain - case study
A presentation of acute epigastric pain in a 44-year old female patient, leading to a diagnosis of pancreatitis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 24, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.2 Digestive Problems Source Type: news
Self-harm in children and young people
How to recognise the signs and symptoms of self-harm in young people and the common psychiatric disorders associated with self harm. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 24, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
Confidentiality: When can GPs disclose information to the police?
In the first of a series on the GMC's new confidentiality guidance, Dr Catherine Wills, MDU deputy head of advisory services, looks at some common scenarios about disclosing information to police. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 18, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 3.3 Ethics and Values Based Medicine Source Type: news
GP dilemma: Child malnutrition
How do I deal with parents who I think may not be feeding their child properly? (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 12, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
Emotional distress in children and young people
How to recognise emotional distress in children and young people and when to refer to mental health services. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 11, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 8 Care of Children and Young People Source Type: news
How GPs can ensure they are prescribing safely
Dr Alex Watson explains how a template developed for the RCGP's Membership by Assessment of Performance (MAP) scheme can help GPs assess their prescribing practice. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 5, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: GPconnect Source Type: news
Dermatological conditions in pigmented skin
Diagnosing and managing conditions specific to pigmented skin. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 5, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 15.10 Skin Problems Source Type: news
Endometrial cancer: clinical review
Risk factors for endometrial cancer, management options, conducting a physical examination, prognosis and follow-up. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - April 5, 2017 Category: Primary Care Tags: 10.1 Women's Health Source Type: news
