Practice-based pharmacists prove a benefit
A STUDY has found that specialist clinical pharmacists working with 16 urban practices halved GP time spent on key prescribing activities.
Occurrence-based cover required for winter indemnity scheme
MDDUS is pleased to confirm they have again been commissioned by NHS England to provide indemnity to enable its members to undertake additional sessions to address the pressures on out-of-hours providers and urgent care settings over the coming winter period.
A step too far?
Maintaining appropriate boundaries with patients is key for doctors – but sometimes the right course of action is not so clear. Dr Naeem Nazem offers some advice
The apocalypse and other tales
GP Rob Ewing tells GPST about his “other” calling as an award-winning writer
Succeeding as a locum
Locum GP Surina Chibber, co-founder of MyLocumManager.com, offers practical tips on a successful career
Red alert
Are you tempted to dismiss computer pop-up warnings without reading them? Senior risk adviser Liz Price offers a word of caution
Dealing with dental emergencies
Are doctors taking risks in treating dental emergencies?
Online prescribing risks
MDDUS medical adviser Dr Naeem Nazem highlights some key risks in prescribing medicines online
Help not hinder
Physician associates are an increasingly common sight in general practice – but who are they and are they a good thing for primary care?