Volume 15 Issue 8 - August 2012
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NICE or Department of Health guideline |
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SIGN guideline |
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Independent professional body guideline |
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Working party guideline |
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Other articles |
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Editorial |
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Improving care of GI conditions will bring many rewards
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News |
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NICE releases guidance on reducing risk of type 2 diabetes
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Four indicators for rheumatoid arthritis announced in QOF 2013/14 menu
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Personal View |
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Greater recognition of the impact of GI conditions is required
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Drs Lisa Das and Steve Fox discuss current and potential ways of improving care for gastrointestinal disorders and the need to consider the rising demand for service provision |
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GMS Contract |
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Hypertension should be managed and treated proactively
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Dr Diviash Thakrar discusses the management of high blood pressure in terms of the 2012/13 QOF and explains that the QOF targets should be regarded as an audit standard of care |
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GMS Contract |
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Asthma annual reviews should include RCP 'three questions'
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Dr Dominic Horne reviews the asthma indicators in the QOF 2012/13 and highlights how their implementation could help to reduce asthma morbidity and mortality |
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Out of Hours |
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Can the Olympics create a public legacy?
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Dr Phil Hammond, broadcaster and GP returner in Bristol |
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