Case file: Infective endocarditis risk
...Dr C asks for advice on antibiotic prophylaxis and whether this should be prescribed by a cardiologist or the patient's GP...
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
Over a quarter of adults obese in England
AROUND a quarter of adults in England were classed as obese in 2021, according to the latest Health Survey for England published by NHS Digital.
Vignette: Jane Elizabeth Waterston (1843-1932)
Jane Elizabeth Waterston - Scottish teacher and the first woman physician in southern Africa.
Vignette: Jane Elizabeth Waterston (1843-1932)
Jane Elizabeth Waterston - Scottish teacher and the first woman physician in southern Africa.
Vignette: Jane Elizabeth Waterston (1843-1932)
Jane Elizabeth Waterston - Scottish teacher and the first woman physician in southern Africa.
Case file: Gut pain
...it is claimed that Dr C neglected to adequately examine Ms R and failed to diagnose her appendicitis...
Call log
A range of common - and not so common - queries from GPs and practice managers.
Ethics: Hard choices – on difficult decisions
Professor Deborah Bowman reflects on the complexities of making difficult decisions.
Case file: Patient demanding diclofenac
...Mr G insists that the only effective medication to control his persistent joint and back pain is diclofenac...