Contents – December 2003
News
NICE to issue monthly updates for GPs
Framingham coronary risk score overestimates risk in British men
In Reply
Guideline will modernise routine antenatal care
Abandoning iron supplementation in pregnancy is one of many welcome recommendations from NICE, says Dr Chris Barclay
Personal View
NICE guideline will help to rationalise MS care
GPs have an important role to play in coordinating care for patients with multiple sclerosis, says Dr Peter Saul
Guideline Development
SIGN guideline will help GPs to identify sufferers of sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea can cause serious morbidity, especially in patients with COPD, yet many cases remain undetected, says Dr Peter Hutchison
Guidelines in Practice Awards 2003: Runner Up
Healthy heart team puts words into action
The team from Harrow PCT who were joint runners up in the Guidelines in Practice Awards 2003 describe how their project improved CHD care in their area
NEW SERIES: NEW GP CONTRACT
Clinical indicators for stroke and TIA set benchmark for care
The new contract’s clinical indicators for stroke and TIA reflect good evidence-based practice and practices should achieve maximum points, says Dr Nigel Watson
Good communication with patients depends on efficient systems
Providing information for patients should enable GPs to claim maximum points, but first check that your systems comply with the indicators, says Dr Matthew Lockyer
Focus on CME
Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 28
Download the PDF, fill in the answers and keep the pages in your personal development plan
Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal
Our panel of experts answer your medico-legal questions
Dr Gerard Panting advises on the accountability of appraisers, summarising paper records and correcting data inaccuracies
Test your guidelines knowledge
Win a 2-night break for two at The Haven hotel in Dorset
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Patient Information
SIGN notes for discussion with patients 14. Sleep apnoea
NICE Referral Guide
NICE referral summaries
Out of Hours
The patient's choice
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