Case study: Painful pregnancy
...Ms G complains of intermittent abdominal pain and states that a recent home pregnancy test was positive...
BMA advises MDO cover still “essential”
GPs in England have been advised by the BMA that it will be "essential" to retain membership of a medical defence organisation (MDO) after the introduction of state-backed indemnity (SBI).
Mixed success in reducing child tooth decay
HOSPITAL admissions in England for tooth decay in children aged 5-9 have increased for the second consecutive year but have dropped among ages 1-4 years and 10-14 years.
GPs should routinely ask about herbal and supplement use
A STUDY of adults over age 65 found that 34 per cent were taking herbal medicinal products (HMPs) or dietary supplements concurrently with prescription medicines and 33 per cent of those were at risk of potential adverse drug interactions.
Guidance on global classification system of periodontal and peri-implant diseases
AN implementation plan for a new global classification system of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions has been devised by a working group of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP).
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