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Contents – April 2003

In Reply

Analysing critical incidents and significant events

News

SIGN guideline aims to curb rise in childhood obesity

National Collaborating Centre for Cancer launched by NICE

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Is 'test and treat' the best strategy in dyspepsia?

SIGN's dyspepsia guideline places too much importance on the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, says Dr Mark Cottrill

Guideline Development

SIGN emphasises role of H. pylori 'test and treat' in dyspepsia

The new SIGN guideline sets out a clear evidence based approach to the management of dyspepsia, says Dr Jack Taylor

Audit

Getting the most from the summative assessment audit

The audit component of summative assesment provides an opportunity for GP registrars to learn an important skill for general practice. Dr Russell Steele explains how to get it right

Focus on CME

Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 20

Download the PDF, write the answers in the spaces provided, and keep the pages in your personal development plan

Medico-legal Issues in General Practice

When can confidential records be disclosed?

Certain circumstances can justify the disclosure of medical information without the patient's consent, says Dr Gerard Panting of the Medical Protection Society

Key Organisations

The PHRU Learning and Development team

Cindy Carlson, Director, describes the work of the Learning and Development team of the Public Health Resource Unit

Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal Issues

Our panel of experts answers your medico-legal questions

Dr Gerard Panting advises on aspects of GPs' involvement after a patient's death has been referred to the Coroner

NICE referral guide

NICE referral summaries

Patient Information

SIGN patient information 8. Dyspepsia

Notes for Authors

Writing for Guidelines in Practice: instructions for authors

Guidelines in Practice Awards 2003

Entry form

Full details on how to enter this year's Awards

Out of Hours

Way off target

Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster