Being prepared for unexpected medical emergencies
Would you know what to do if the practice was asked for access to its defibrillator?
Pitfalls: Diagnosing malignant melanoma
GP Dr Barry Gibson-Smith discusses some common pitfalls in spotting melanoma.
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.
Practice management: Do we need to give staff an extra bank holiday in May?
Are practices obliged to give employees an extra day off for the coronation?
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.
Case file: Dispute over referral letter
...Ms S alleges that Dr N provided “selective and inaccurate details” in a referral letter...
HR Alert: The big changes to look out for in 2023
A NUMBER of pieces of legislation are being considered this year which could have big implications for UK practices and their teams.
Ask the Expert: Do I need to give staff extra bank holidays?
Does the practice need to give staff yet another new bank holiday? We're already struggling with workload.