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02/10/2014
From the case files...
From the case files...
Time to read article: 5 mins
In this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care.
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Articles and features
01/10/2014
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Time to read article: 3 mins
In her last column, our columnist Laura Davison, talks about her experiences of being a new GP.
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Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm.
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Time to read article: 1 mins
Your repeat prescribing journey
Repeat prescribing is a complex journey that accounts for 75% of prescriptions issued in general practice. With more than 20 steps from the initial decision to prescribe to the patient finally taking the medication, the opportunity for error is great. Therefore, it is no wonder that errors in repeat prescribing frequently occur.
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Articles and features
01/02/2014
Case study - an unfortunate prescription
Case study - an unfortunate prescription
Time to read article: 4 mins
Mrs H was a 35-year-old teaching assistant who also had two school-aged children. She was obese with a BMI of 40. In 2006, she had seen Dr G with left knee pain. Dr G recorded that on examination her knee was tender over her medial joint line but was otherwise stable. He initially prescribed diclofenac and advised her to lose weight.
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Articles and features
01/12/2013
Locum apathy
Locum apathy
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Euan Lawson, portfolio GP in Cumbria, explains how a little bit of apathy goes a long way
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Report writing - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 3 mins
One incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Coroner’s inquest or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report.
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Articles and features
04/09/2013
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Time to read article: 4 mins
New GP Dr Laura Davison took a career break to become a jungle GP in Mexico. Here’s what happened
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Articles and features
04/09/2013
From the case files: A family matter
From the case files: A family matter
Time to read article: 2 mins
In this issue we share a case where a GP got in trouble prescribing for a family member, when a pharmacist reported him to the GMC
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