Feature: A more perfect language than that of words
Allan Gaw celebrates the reopening of the Hunterian Museum in London and the inspiring figure at its heart.
Case file: Alleged falsification of notes
...In her complaint to the GMC Mrs V states that Dr T failed to correctly check her brother’s vital signs and falsified readings...
Case file: Twisted ankle
...Dr G receives a letter claiming failure to diagnose the ankle fracture and refer for X-ray...
Being prepared for unexpected medical emergencies
Would you know what to do if the practice was asked for access to its defibrillator?
Innovation: Virtual wards in action
One initiative to ease pressure on overstretched hospital services.
Call log
A range of common - and not so common - queries from GPs and practice managers.
Altering clinical records – do’s and don’ts
Clinical records should be made contemporaneously - but there are occasions when it's reasonable to alter an existing record.
Pitfalls: Diagnosing malignant melanoma
GP Dr Barry Gibson-Smith discusses some common pitfalls in spotting melanoma.
Feature: Rediscovering the joy of general practice
An innovative scheme offering GPs more than a change of scene
Practice systems: Making “new normal” the norm
Head of training Liz Price assesses the risks of embedding new models of care safely into practice.