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Paediatric Mental Health

Dr James Booth

3rd August 2023

I first met Will as a very new GP partner. He came in accompanied by both parents, one duty afternoon. His mother was in tears, his father grim-faced; Will’s face was hidden behind a long, unwashed fringe...

Mental Health

Paediatrics

Muscle aches and statin intolerance – when is a raised CK actually OK?

Dr Rachel Brettell

26th July 2023

A few weekends ago, my kids dragged me to a high ropes course and of course, laughed hysterically at my squeals, trembling legs and acute onset acrophobia. The next morning, let's just say I knew a thing...

Abnormal Bloods

Hot Topics GP Update

Inclisiran: A New Hope, or Too Much Hype?

Dr Rob Walker

19th July 2023

Back in October 2021 NICE took everyone by surprise when they recommended a novel lipid lowering drug inclisiran for use in primary care NICE TA733 Oct 2021. The response to this from primary care was,...

Hot Topics GP Update

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

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?

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.

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