Volume 16 Issue 4 - April 2013
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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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QOF 2013/14 includes 12 new clinical indicators
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News |
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NICE releases guidance on kidney disease, and conduct disorders
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New Guideline |
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Support and advice is key in treating people with Crohn’s disease
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Sarah Cripps explores the challenges and responsibilities for primary care in the treatment and care of children, young people, and adults with Crohn's disease |
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Hot Topic |
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Patients with asthma need to be able to use their inhaler effectively
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Professor Henry Chrystyn highlights the importance of checking inhaler technique, and the common difficulties patients with asthma encounter when using these devices |
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NICE Accreditation |
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NICE accreditation adds credibility, quality, and value
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Dr Adrian Palfreeman and Professor Martin Fisher explain how achieving NICE accreditation for BHIVA has helped improve guidance development and processes |
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Medico-legal Issues |
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GPs need to advise patients on options for future incapacity
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Dr Maria Dyban explores the choices open to patients who want to make provisions for future incapacity, and the clinician’s role in guiding them through the options |
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Out of Hours |
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Clinical leadership is needed locally to inspire the NHS
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Dr Phil Hammond, broadcaster and GP turned hospital doctor |