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Technological innovation. What having a wee tells us about it’s place in general practice.

Technological innovation. What having a wee tells us about it’s place in general practice. image
Dr Neal Tucker
12th July 2023

I’m staring at the blue circle of death. 

Hot Topics GP Update

NB Blog - NSAIDS and anticoagulants - What are the risks?

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Dr Rob Walker
5th July 2023

I think it’s fair to say none of us would think prescribing oral NSAIDS with an oral anticoagulant (OAC) is a particularly good idea. Inherently we suspect this combination of drugs will increase bleeding...

Hot Topics GP Update

Eating disorders post-pandemic – take heed of the need and use MEED.

Eating disorders post-pandemic – take heed of the need and use MEED. image
Dr Rachel Brettell
28th June 2023

Whilst no longer considered a public health emergency, the significant, long-term impacts of Covid -19 continue to be felt strongly by our patients, communities and economy. The masks may be off, but we...

Hot Topics GP Update Mental Health

Doc, can I have the new DNA test to see if I have cancer?

Doc, can I have the new DNA test to see if I have cancer? image
Dr Simon Curtis
21st June 2023

Many of you will have had patients asking about this test as it was widely reported in the media BBC June 2023 following publication of the initial results of the NHS Symplify Trial last week. It all sounds...

Cancer Hot Topics GP Update

Tick borne encephalitis

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Dr Laura Darby
18th May 2023

It’s a busy duty list and you have a call with a concerned parent. Anna has just returned from a seaside holiday in Dorset. Her 5 yr old son Alex has a low grade fever of 38C, and is a bit off colour....

Hot Topics GP Update Urgent Care

How can we improve care for autistic people?

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Dr Laura Darby
3rd May 2023

The QCQ have recently published a report entitled ‘How you see me matters: perspectives of autistic people using primary care services'. The purpose of the report was to shine a light on the specific challenges...

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