After a long day in General Practice, it sometimes feels like I’ve spent the whole day putting out fires. But as we manage the constant barrage of urgent queries and same day appointment requests, the...
First produced in 1995, Good Medical Practice describes the core professional standards expected of doctors. Whilst this can all sound a bit dry, a working knowledge of the standards is essential as they...
The simple thyroid function test is the most commonly requested endocrine investigation in general practice. And when you do get an abnormal result that fits nicely into the box of hypo or hyperthyroidism,...
Yesterday 20% of my consultations were for depression. Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised - the Office of National Statistics reported that in 2022 one in six adults in the UK suffered from moderate to...
The diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a challenge. We see lots of people with aches and pains, notably in the age group in whom PMR presents (peak age 70-80 years), the range...
The Hot Topics GP Update course is the easiest and most fun way to keep up to date with all the latest developments in the literature, relevant to anyone working in front-line General Practice. If you...