Reduced antibiotic prescribing following incentive scheme
ANTIBIOTIC prescribing in primary care in England fell 7.9 per cent between April and December 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, according to statistics released by NHS England.
Knowing the limits
...It is concluded that the patient's gastrointestinal bleeding is probably due to diffuse oozing from the GI tract secondary to a combination of a high INR and diclofenac...
MDDUS reminds members to “say sorry”
MDDUS is reiterating advice on the importance of apologising to patients when things go wrong.
Pain relief
Living with chronic pain is a hardship endured by over 14 million patients in the UK – and GPs with a special interest in pain management are there to help ease the burden
Case study: Telltale limp
...It is alleged that the GP was negligent in failing on two occasions to detect the child’s left-sided hip dysplasia...
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As patients increasingly rely on potentially misleading internet medical advice, Dr Greg Dollman advises doctors to be careful not to overlook valid concerns
Show me the data
With so much scientific research being published, how can trainee GPs critically appraise the evidence available? Dr Allan Gaw offers some practical tips
Saying no
Patients can’t always get exactly what they want. Here Dr Malcolm Thomas offers some advice on holding your professional ground
Doctors on call
Consulting with patients by telephone has become increasingly popular for GPs, but there are risks