Contents August 2001
News
SIGN launches guideline on hyperactivity disorders
New system for scoring cardiovascular risk
In Reply
When to refer patients with venous leg ulcers
Dr Kevin Ilsley answers a reader's query on the interpretation of ABPI readings in patients with venous leg ulcers
Personal View
SIGN offers much-needed guidance on ADHD for GPs
GP Dr Chris Barclay welcomes comprehensive guidance from SIGN on treating attention deficit and hyperkinetic disorders in children
Beacon Awards
GP anticoagulation clinic ensures continuity of care
Dr David Fitzmaurice and Ellen Murray describe their primary care nurse-led anticoagulation clinic which offers an effective and popular alternative to hospital clinics
Electronic Records
Paperless system increases efficiency in general practice
Dr Stewart Findlay explains how an integrated primary and community electronic record has helped his practice meet government targets and milestones for health
Electronic Communication
Electronic prescribing will speed up repeat prescriptions
Under the NHS Plan, electronic prescribing will be introduced by 2004. Dr Nigel Watson explains how it will work and how it will benefit both GPs and patients
Medico-legal Issues in Practice
Patient confidentiality: how to balance conflicting duties
Dr Gerard Panting gives advice on when to maintain patient confidentiality, when it may be breached and when it is mandatory to disclose information
Key Organisations
The College of Health
Marianne Rigge, Director, College of Health
eGuidelines
eGuidelines update
You have been pre-registered to access eGuidelines. We explain how to activate your registration and what is on the site
CLIP Database
Clinical Improvements Online Database
Activating your pre-registration for eGuidelines also allows you to search the initiatives listed on the CLIP database
Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal Issues in Practice
Our panel of experts answer medico-legal questions
In the third of a new series of Q&As, Dr Gerard Panting answers questions on medico-legal issues in general practice
Notes for Authors
Writing for Guidelines in Practice: instructions for authors
Authors are advised to follow these instructions carefully to ensure that their article is processed smoothly and quickly
Out of Hours
Guidelines on eating eggs
Dr Phil Hammond, GP and atheist presenter of BBC1's Heaven and Earth Show
