Contents – May 2005
Guidelines in Practice Conference
Quality and outcomes framework undergoes first review
News
MMR does not raise the risk of Crohn's disease
In Reply
More exams are not the answer to revalidation
The appraisal system may not be perfect but it encourages GPs to be reflective, argues Dr Amrik Gill
Editorial
Thinking about entering the Guidelines in Practice Awards?
Now is the time to act. The judges give their final advice on writing up your project
New Guidelines Development
BTS updates advice on air travel for patients with respiratory disease
Recently updated evidence-based guidance addresses the particular problems that flying
can present for patients with respiratory problems, as Dr Robina Coker explains
GP Contract
Meeting the diabetes targets: what lessons have been learned?
What challenges have the diabetes indicators presented during the first year of the
nGMS contract? Dr Matthew Lockyer takes stock of his practice's achievements
Guidelines in Practice Awards
Entry form and full details on how to enter this year's Awards
Medico-legal Issues in Practice
Ensuring fair play: the role of the CHRE
The CHRE was established to ensure coordination among the professional regulatory bodies. Dr Gerard Panting explains what this means in practice
Guidelines in Practice Awards
Local guidance has streamlined referrals to breast clinics
The winning project in the breast referrals category in the 2004 Guidelines in Practice Awards has improved appropriate referrals to diagnostic services and enabled rapid feedback to GPs
Focus on CME
Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 44
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 2-night break for two at the Big Sleep Hotel, Cardiff
How well do you know the BTS advice on management of patients with respiratory disease planning air travel?
Patient Information
SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers
21. Management of patients with lung cancer
Meetings & Conferences
Diary of events
Please let us know of your forthcoming meetings and workshops for inclusion in our events diary
Out of Hours
Have we been bought?
Dr Phil Hammond, broadcaster and GP returner in Bristol
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