NICE publishes guidelines on diabetic retinopathy and renal disease
Thyroid cancer guidelines emphasise importance of early diagnosis
Editorial
NICE diabetes guideline stresses role of retinal screening
Dr Roger Gadsby, GP and senior lecturer in primary care, University of Warwick
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Hip fractures: combatting the silent epidemic
Dr Chris Barclay assesses new SIGN guidance on preventing and treating hip fractures, and argues for a national strategy
In Reply
Advising parents about MMR vaccination
GPs should take the time to listen to patientsÍ concerns about the triple vaccine and offer reassurance, says Dr Kausar Jafri
Guideline Development
New SIGN guideline underlines importance of cardiac rehabilitation
The SIGN cardiac rehabilitation guideline aims to improve CHD patientsÍ physical and psychological wellbeing, as Dr Alan Begg explains
Locality Initiative
Developing a strategy to implement the NSF for Mental Health
Collaboration and communication have formed the cornerstone of one PCTÍs approach to implementing the NSF for Mental Health, as Dr Jim Brockbank explains
Beacon Awards
Delivering palliative care in the community
Dr Richard Hillier reports on a successful scheme that provides support for terminally ill patients at home and their carers
Patient Group Directions
How to set up a PGD for administering yellow fever vaccine
Jane Chiodini explains how to draw up a patient group direction for yellow fever vaccine, and where to find information on setting up as a centre to administer it
Locality Initiative
Setting up a cardiac rehabilitation service in the community
CHD patients and their families are benefiting from the first phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation service in West Cumbria. Janette Baines reports on its success
Medico-legal issues in practice
Deciding to withhold or withdraw treatment in terminally ill patients
Decisions to withhold or withdraw treatment in the terminally ill are often highly complex. Dr Gerard Panting explains the current legal position
Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal Issues
Our panel of experts answer medico-legal questions
Dr Gerard Panting, of the Medical Protection Society, answers questions on medico-legal issues in general practice
Focus on CME
Write the answers in the spaces provided, cut out the pages and keep them in your personal development plan
Electronic Communication
Exeter system is central to general practice
Dr Nigel Watson explains the role of the Exeter system in handling patient registration data, information on prescription certification and GMS quarterly payments
Key Organisations
The NCC for Chronic Conditions
Dr Mike Pearson, Director, Rob Grant and Jane Ingham of the National Collaborating Centre Chronic Conditions
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NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral advice: 4. Menorrhagia
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral summaries
WHO Patient Guideline
WHO Guide to Mental Health
Interactive summary cards for use with patients
Out of Hours
Should nurses become gatekeepers?
Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster
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