Dr John Chisholm, Chairman of the General Practitioners Committee of the British Medical Association
In Reply
Psychological support is vital for cardiac patients
Guideline Development
Updated national stroke guidelines include new trial evidence
Developments in secondary prevention, management of TIAs and stroke care services are reflected in the new guidelines. Dr Tony Rudd and Penny Irwin report
Patient Group Directions
Drawing up a PGD for hepatitis B vaccine
Travellers abroad are among those at risk from infection with hepatitis B. Jane Chiodini explains how to draw up a patient group direction for the vaccine
Beacon Awards
Integrated breast care pathway streamlines the referral process
Mr Nick Carty explains how a scheme to involve GPs in the assessment of patients with breast symptoms has helped prioritise referrals and improve patient care
Medico-legal Issues in General Practice
Think before you sign certificates and medico-legal reports
Dr Gerard Panting of the Medical Protection Society explains the obligations involved and pitfalls to avoid when putting your name to a document
Focus on CME
Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 10
Download the PDFs, write your answers in the spaces provided and keep them in your personal development plan
Electronic Communication
GPs and patients will benefit from electronic appointment booking
By 2005 it will be possible to book appointments electronically. Dr Nigel Watson describes how this might work and the advantages for GPs
Key Organisations
The Public Health Laboratory Service Primary Care Initiative
Dr Cliodna McNulty, PHLS Primary Care Coordinator and Dr Gillian Smith, Consultant Epidemiologist
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral advice: 6. Osteoarthritis of the knee
eGuidelines
eGuidelines update
Guidelines in Practice, Guidelines, the CLIP database and related information online at eguidelines.co.uk
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral summaries
WHO Patient Guideline
WHO guide to mental health
Interactive summary cards for use with patients
Your Problems Solved: Audit
Our panel of experts answer your questions on audit
Dr Mark Charny answers some frequently asked questions on clinical audit in general practice
Out of Hours
Guidelines on choosing a consultant
Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster
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