Contents – July 2003
News
New GP contract focuses on evidence-based medicine
SIGN melanoma guideline will help GPs diagnose suspicious lesions
Editorial
New contract will reward GPs who deliver quality
The new GMS contract will bring better structured care and benefit patients and GPs, says Dr John Chisholm
Personal View
SIGN guideline will improve osteoporosis management
SIGN recommends DXA scanning in osteoporosis which will create pressure for better services, says Dr Gillian Hosie
In Reply
GPwSIs are key to success of methadone scheme
A well run scheme for drug users shows that good outcomes can be achieved in primary care, says Dr Jez Thompson
Guideline Development
Guideline will promote optimal management for epilepsy patients
SIGN’s epilepsy guideline incorporates new evidence to provide a comprehensive guide to management for both specialists and non-specialists, says Dr Janet Fitton
Medico-legal Issues in General Practice
Why patients should see clinical correspondence
Provided that clinical correspondence is objective and factually correct, copying it to patients should hold no fears, says Dr Gerard Panting of the MPS
Local Initiatives
Integrating exercise into a programme of cardiac rehabilitation
Long-term exercise training is important to ensure a return to health following a coronary event. Dr Alan Begg and Tom Brighton describe their area’s scheme
Key Organisations
The National Collaborating Centre for Cancer
Dr Fergus Macbeth, Director, and Dr Andrew Champion, Centre Manager, describe the work of the NCC-C
Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal
Our panel of experts answer medico-legal questions
Dr Gerard Panting advises on the legal aspects of retaining and protecting electronic and paper medical records
Focus on CME
Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 23
Download the PDF, write the answers in the spaces provided, then cut out the pages and put them in your personal development plan
Test your Guidelines knowledge
Win a 3-night stay for two at The Chesterfield Mayfair
How well do you know the revised SIGN guideline on diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults?
NICE Referral Guide
NICE Referral Summaries
Patient Information
SIGN patient information: 11. Epilepsy in adults
Notes for Authors
Writing for Guidelines in Practice: instructions for authors
Out of Hours
Tin hats on everyone – we’re going over the top
Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster
