Contents – August 2004

News

Guideline will help GPs manage risk factors in type 1 diabetes

Personal View

Risk factor management is key in type 1 diabetes

The new NICE guideline puts GPs at the forefront of care for adult patients with type 1 diabetes, says Dr Alan Begg

New Guidelines: Development

SIGN guideline will raise GPs’ awareness of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer although relatively rare is often fatal. The GP’s role is vital not
only in diagnosis but also in supporting patients, says Dr John Donald

New GP Contract

Contract will challenge GPs to rethink provision of antenatal care

Recent NICE recommendations on antenatal care should provide the foundation for well run maternity services in general practice, says Dr Peter Saul

Your Contract Problems Solved

Our panel of experts answer questions on the new contract

Dr Nigel Watson answers readers’ questions on opting out of providing out-of-hours cover and cervical cytology payments