National academy to boost social prescribing
A NEW organisation is being set up to promote social prescribing in England and will be headed by outgoing RCGP chair Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard.
Mental health scheme for doctors and dentists extended
A SCHEME providing 24/7 mental health support to NHS doctors and dentists has been rolled out across England.
Case study: Dance floor mishap
...Mr G complains of a painful ankle an in particular his Achilles tendon, but the GP does not perform a tiptoe test...
Burnout and patient safety
New research suggests a link between reduced wellbeing of clinicians and patient safety risks in primary care
Career: Well woman advocate
Are you a GP passionate about women’s health? A special interest in gynaecology might be the career for you. Dr Roopinder Brar offers a personal perspective
Not fit for court?
Requests for medical exemptions from court require careful consideration
Letters for rainy days
A reflection on imposter syndrome and how to deal with it
Tools of the trade
A new edition of a pocket-sized poetry book that speaks to the experience of being a doctor
Quiz - record keeping
Take our quick quiz and test your knowledge on record keeping
Poll - treating a colleague's patient
Cast your vote in our poll to find out how many clinicians make a note of when they review or prescribe for a colleague's patient