Conflicting scenarios
...on returning to the surgery the pain in his abdomen was so agonising he could "barely walk" and it had also moved from the epigastric area to "just below the right side of my stomach"...
Advance directives
END-OF-LIFE issues are never far from the news these days with the continuing debate on assisted suicide and what constitutes dignity in death.
A not so simple fever - medical case study
General practice medical case study.
Diary
Diary
Splendid isolation
Dr David Hogg talks about his life as a rural GP.
Doctor for hire
Being a GP locum promises flexibility and variety with the chance to choose where and when you work. Dr Ian Thompson offers an insight into the job
Listen, or you'll miss the diagnosis...
Good communication skills are crucial to a successful GP consultation
Making the grade
Preparing for the compulsory exams can be a stressful time, but MRCGP examiner Dr Mei Ling Denney says timing is key
Anger management
Dealing with aggressive patients is a challenge many GPs will face at some point in their career. MDDUS medico-legal adviser Dr Susan Gibson-Smith offers some advice on how to handle these difficult situations
The sick child
Sound practice principles are important not only for your young patients but also for you, says medico-legal adviser Dr Anthea Martin