New study finds no evidence to link MMR vaccine with autism
Cough medicines are of little benefit
Editorial
SIGN keen to collaborate with key guideline partners
Professor Gordon Lowe, Chairman, SIGN
In Reply
Hidden variables may be key to diabetes control
More intensive measuring and monitoring may have the opposite effect to the one desired, argues GP Emyr Gravell
Guideline Development
BTS updates guidelines on community acquired pneumonia
The revised BTS guidelines offer much-needed advice to help GPs achieve optimal management of community acquired pneumonia, explains Dr Peter Saul
Beacon Awards
Setting up a Citizens Advice Bureau in general practice
Carole Sharrock reports on a successful scheme to establish an advice service run by CAB staff in GPs' surgeries in deprived areas of the north-west of England
Tackling the NSF for coronary heart disease
Koon Lan Chan and Dr Hugh Reeve describe how one PCT has met the challenge of achieving national standards for the treatment of coronary heart disease
Focus on CME
Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 7
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Patient Group Directions
Drawing up a patient group direction for hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis A is endemic throughout the world and hyperendemic where sanitation is poor.
Jane Chiodini explains how to set up a PGD for the vaccine
Electronic Communication
How secure is your computer system?
Dr Nigel Watson explains how you can protect the computers in your practice from viruses, worms and Trojan horses
Medico-legal issues in practice
How to ensure that consent is informed
A patient's right to choose whether or not to undergo treatment must be respected even
though you may disagree with the decision, says Dr Gerard Panting
Audit
Lithium monitoring audit highlights need for regular review
Dr Jill Murie reports on a lithium audit that has brought real benefit to patients not only by monitoring dose levels, but by seeking their views on care as well
Notes for Authors
Writing for Guidelines in Practice: instructions for authors
Key Organisations
The NCC for Women's and Children's Health
Jane Thomas, Director, National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health
eGuidelines
eGuidelines update
Guidelines in Practice, Guidelines, the CLIP database and related information online at eguidelines.co.uk
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral advice: 3. Atopic eczema in children
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral summaries
WHO Patient Guideline
WHO Guide to Mental Health
Interactive summary cards for use with patients
Out of Hours
Guidelines for advertising professional services
Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster
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