A constructive response
Few doctors relish being the subject of a patient complaint but it can be a useful learning experience. Dr Gail Gilmartin advises
An urgent diagnosis
Recent NICE guidance states that patients showing signs of sepsis should be treated with the same urgency as those with suspected heart attacks
Diary
GPST issue 13 Diary
Keeping patients on their toes
An interest in sports medicine led Chris James to the high-intensity world of ballet. He gives GPST an insight into his busy life as company doctor and GP
Forget me not
Primary care is expected to play a leading role in the growing burden of future dementia care. Could a GP with a special interest in dementia be the role for you?
Case study: Sickly child
...The child has been sick and has a high temperature but no neck stiffness or other meningeal symptoms...
Empowering patients
There has been much discussion recently about the importance of “patient-centred” care. But what exactly does that mean for GPs?
Failure to comply
What should you do if a patient on a repeat prescription fails to attend for review? Medical adviser Dr Susan Gibson-Smith offers some practical advice
Transgender healthcare
Doctors can feel out of their depth when dealing with patients with complex needs. Dr Gail Gilmartin offers some practical advice
Get your dental career off to a flying start
MDDUS dental members in Scotland can now take advantage of a great new service designed especially for dentists who are just starting out in their career.