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Guidelines in Practice articles
  • Flexible access to services is needed for social anxiety disorder
    Drs Clare Taylor and Evan Mayo-Wilson, and Professors David M Clark and Stephen Pilling (Aug 2013 )
  • Prompt interventions improve outcomes in conduct disorders
    Dr Clare Taylor, and Professors Stephen Pilling and Stephen Scott (Jul 2013 )
  • New quality standards on the epilepsies will promote better care
    Professor Helen Cross and Drs Colin Dunkley (Jun 2013 )
  • Improvement of services is needed to reduce the impact of ADHD
    Dr Honor Merriman (Mar 2013 )
  • The majority of people with headache can be managed by GPs
    Dr Kay Kennis (Nov 2012 )
  • Primary care is well placed to identify people with ADHD
    Dr Shahid Ahmad (Oct 2012 )
  • Recognition of adults with autism is the first step in accessing care
    Dr Carole Buckley (Oct 2012 )
  • Patient education is vital when prescribing strong opioids for pain
    Dr Lindsay Smith (Jul 2012 )
  • Pregnant women should be assessed for mood disorders
    Dr Moira Kennedy (Jul 2012 )
  • Patients who self-harm should be encouraged to ask for help
    Dr Clare Taylor, Professor Navneet Kapur, and Professor Tim Kendall (May 2012 )
  • NICE updates its recommendations on treatment of epilepsy
    Dr Greg Rogers (Apr 2012 )
  • GPs need to be alert to risk of depression in all consultations
    Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham (Feb 2012 )
  • A clear pathway will aid diagnosis of autism in children
    Professor Gillian Baird (Feb 2012 )
  • Patients with mental health illnesses are at higher risk of CVD
    Dr Caroline Dollery (Dec 2011 )
  • Primary care has an important role in the recognition of ADHD
    Professor Eric Taylor (Oct 2011 )
  • People with psychosis should be asked about substance use
    Professor Peter Tyrer (Oct 2011 )
  • NICE brings together guidance on identifying mental health disorders
    Professor Tony Kendrick (Sep 2011 )
  • GPs have a role throughout the GAD stepped-care model
    Professor John Cape and Dr Marta Buszewicz (Apr 2011 )
  • Early diagnosis will help GPs to attain the quality standard for dementia
    Dr David Anderson and Dr Nadarajah Jehaanandan (Feb 2011 )
  • Carers of patients with dementia must receive a needs assessment
    Julia Morris (Feb 2011 )
  • The recognition and diagnosis of delirium needs improving
    Professor John Young (Oct 2010 )
  • NICE outlines how to treat alcohol-related physical conditions
    Dr Stephen Stewart and Dr Sharon Swain (Aug 2010 )
  • Prompt referral is required for suspected new epileptic seizures
    Dr Simon de Groot (Jun 2010 )
  • Recognising symptom patterns will aid early diagnosis of dementia
    Professor Steve Iliffe (Jun 2010 )
  • Recognising symptom patterns will aid early diagnosis of dementia
    Professor Steve Iliffe (Jun 2010 )
  • Neuropathic pain can be managed in non-specialist settings
    Professor Blair H. Smith (May 2010 )
  • Suspected Parkinson's disease should be referred untreated
    Dr Katherine Grosset, Dr Graeme Macphee, and Dr Donald Grosset (Apr 2010 )
  • Prophylaxis has an important role in migraine management
    Dr Paul Ballinger (Feb 2010 )
  • SIGN guideline on ADHD/HKD updates treatment options
    Dr Fiona Forbes (Feb 2010 )
  • Depression and chronic physical health problems: advice updated by NICE
    Professor Christopher Dowrick (Jan 2010 )
  • NICE has modified its stepped-care model for treating depression
    Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham discusses NICE Clinical Guideline 90 on depression in adults and emphasises the importance of the GP?s role in its implementation (Dec 2009 )
  • Borderline personality disorder requires a team-based approach
    Professor Peter Tyrer (Jul 2009 )
  • Patients with stroke or TIA require immediate medical attention
    Dr Paul Syme (Jun 2009 )
  • GPs have an important role in the recognition and prevention of ASPD
    Professor Conor Duggan (May 2009 )
  • An emergency response is critical for stroke symptoms
    Dr Helen Hosker (Apr 2009 )
  • The majority of patients with headache can be managed in primary care
    Dr David PB Watson (Mar 2009 )
  • Breakthrough pain should be distinguished from background pain
    Dr Giovambattista Zeppetella (Mar 2009 )
  • SIGN guideline on headache provides user-friendly advice
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Jan 2009 )
  • NICE guideline on ADHD emphasises importance of patient-centred care
    Dr Niki Salt (Jan 2009 )
  • NICE guideline on ADHD emphasises importance of patient-centred care
    Dr Niki Salt (Jan 2009 )
  • A stepped-care approach can be effective for ADHD
    Dr Dave Coghill (Dec 2008 )
  • Most headache types are suited to primary care management
    Dr Andrew Dowson (Nov 2008 )
  • New recommendations will aid assessment of pain in the elderly
    Dr Pat Schofield (Mar 2008 )
  • Doctors must respond to signs of chronic fatigue syndrome
    Dr William Hamilton (Dec 2007 )
  • What is the impact of the NICE bipolar disorder guideline 1 year on?
    Dr Peter Young, Dr Ewa Wisniewska Young, and Dr Roger Paxton (Dec 2007 )
  • SIGN guideline highlights warning signs for autism spectrum disorders
    Dr Iain McClure and Professor Anne O'Hare (Oct 2007 )
  • PD guidance from NICE has been difficult to implement
    Dr Chris Taggart (Oct 2007 )
  • GPs are well placed to provide treatment for substance misusers
    Dr Clare Gerada (Sep 2007 )
  • Integrated care pathway for neuropathic pain will help facilitate patient care
    Dr Ganesan Baranidharan (May 2007 )
  • Your patient presents with facial paralysis: is it Bell?s palsy?
    Dr Shameen Jaunoo and Mr Robert Sudderick (May 2007 )
  • Dementia guideline will assist GPs with diagnosis and care
    Dr Stephen Iliffe and Professor Jill Manthorpe (Apr 2007 )
  • Guideline revises appraisal advice on dementia care
    Dr David Wilkinson (Feb 2007 )
  • Psychological therapy provides significant benefits for patients
    Dr Peter Young (Feb 2007 )
  • Best practice guidance for the dementia indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Jan 2007 )
  • Best practice guidance for the depression indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Dec 2006 )
  • Best practice guidance for the mental health indicators in QOF2
    Dr Alan Cohen (Nov 2006 )
  • Communication is key when treating patients with bipolar disorder
    Dr Ewa Wisniewska Young , Professor Nicol Ferrier and Dr Peter Young (Nov 2006 )
  • Communication is key with your Parkinson's disease patients
    Dr John Hindle (Sep 2006 )
  • Early assessment of dementia is essential
    Dr Honor Merriman (Aug 2006 )
  • Parkinson's disease patients should be referred untreated
    Dr Chris Taggart (Aug 2006 )
  • Teenagers are set to lose out with the new epilepsy indicators
    Dr Andrew Orr (Jul 2006 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 26. Management of patients with dementia
    (Jun 2006 )
  • Early recognition and treatment of dementia will benefit patients
    Dr Peter Connelly (May 2006 )
  • NICE guideline will increase recognition of depression in children
    Dr John Hague (Apr 2006 )
  • NICE guideline will increase recognition of depression in children
    Dr John Hague (Apr 2006 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to OCD
    Dr John Hague (Jan 2006 )
  • Addressing emotional disorders in children: a school-based project
    Paul Stallard (Jan 2006 )
  • Addressing emotional disorders in children: a school-based project
    Professor Paul Stallard (Jan 2006 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to OCD
    Dr John Hague (Jan 2006 )
  • What should GPs do to improve epilepsy care?
    Dr Phillip Bland (Oct 2005 )
  • NICE guideline will help GPs to identify patients with PTSD
    Dr Peter Saul (Sep 2005 )
  • SIGN clarifies the use of mood stabilisers in bipolar disorder
    Professor Klaus Ebmeier (Aug 2005 )
  • Have QOF indicators improved epilepsy management?
    Dr Andrew Orr (Aug 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 23. Bipolar affective disorder
    (Jul 2005 )
  • SIGN guideline will improve care in childhood epilepsy
    Dr Martin Kirkpatrick (Jun 2005 )
  • Have the new contract?s incentives improved care?
    Dr Matthew Lockyer (Jun 2005 )
  • Shared care pathway is key to achieving mental health targets
    Dr Jill Murie (Jun 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers: 22. Management of epilepsies in children and young people
    (Jun 2005 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients and carers
    (Apr 2005 )
  • National enhanced service will benefit patients with MS
    Dr Neale Pimenta (Mar 2005 )
  • Provision of CBT should become a priority
    (Mar 2005 )
  • NICE anxiety guideline highlights importance of psychological therapy
    Dr Alan Cohen (Feb 2005 )
  • NICE recommends a stepped care approach to managing depression
    Stephen Pilling and Dr Paul Harvey (Feb 2005 )
  • Contract will support GPs in providing care for drug users
    Dr Susannah Harris (Jan 2005 )
  • SIGN stroke guideline addresses needs of patients with dysphagia
    (Jan 2005 )
  • NICE epilepsy guideline recommends regular structured reviews
    Dr Henry Smithson (Dec 2004 )
  • Guidelines in Practice Award winner sets gold standard for epilepsy care
    (Oct 2004 )
  • Creating an enhanced service will improve care in depression
    Dr Jill Murie (Oct 2004 )
  • Forth Valley guideline transforms standards of epilepsy care
    (Oct 2004 )
  • Guideline points the way to better care for those who self-harm
    Dr Jez Thompson (Sep 2004 )
  • Primary care mental health service ensures fast access for patients
    Dr Liz Howells (Jun 2004 )
  • Can GPs provide cognitive behavioural therapy?
    Dr Phillip Bland (May 2004 )
  • Contract will address needs of patients with severe mental illness
    Dr Jill Murie (Mar 2004 )
  • Which date should we use to record the last seizure?
    Dr Andrew Orr (Mar 2004 )
  • Quality indicators are basis for improving epilepsy management
    Dr Andrew Orr (Jan 2004 )
  • NICE guideline will help to rationalise MS care
    Dr Peter Saul (Dec 2003 )
  • Primary care guideline will aid management of harmful drinking
    Dr Alan Clubb (Nov 2003 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients: 13. Management of harmful drinking
    (Nov 2003 )
  • SIGN guideline will help GPs tackle problem drinking
    Dr Jez Thompson (Oct 2003 )
  • Practice's structured approach improves management of epilepsy
    Dr Andrew Orr and Aileen Mackenzie (Sep 2003 )
  • Guideline will promote optimal management for epilepsy patients
    Dr Janet Fitton (Jul 2003 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients 11. Epilepsy in adults
    (Jul 2003 )
  • Is 'test and treat' the best strategy in dyspepsia?
    Dr Mark Cottrill (Apr 2003 )
  • SIGN patient information: 7. Attention deficit and hyperkinetic disorders in children and young people
    (Mar 2003 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Jun 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (May 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Apr 2002 )
  • Developing a strategy to implement the NSF for Mental Health
    Dr Jim Broadbank (Apr 2002 )
  • Lithium monitoring audit highlights need for regular review
    Dr Jill Murie (Mar 2002 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care: chronic tiredness
    (Mar 2002 )
  • NICE referral advice: 2. Acute low back pain
    (Feb 2002 )
  • WHO Guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Feb 2002 )
  • GPs devise guidelines for managing at-risk and problem drinkers
    Dr Jez Thompson (Jan 2002 )
  • WHO guide to Mental Health in Primary Care
    (Jan 2002 )
  • SIGN guidelines aims to promote early recognition of ADHD
    Dr Chris Steer (Oct 2001 )
  • Problem drug use service focuses on health promotion
    Dr Jez Thompson (Jul 2001 )
  • SIGN guideline paves the way for better control of cancer pain
    Dr David Millar (May 2001 )
  • The National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health
    Stephen Pilling and Dr Tim Kendall (May 2001 )
  • Guideline helps GPs choose appropriate psychological therapy
    Professor Glenys Parry and Dr John Cape (May 2001 )
  • Practice-based guidelines enable GPs to manage heroin users effectively
    Dr Dougal Darvill (Apr 2001 )
  • SIGN head injury guidance is a valuable tool for GPs
    Dr Chris Barclay (Feb 2001 )
  • New guidance on Alzheimer's drugs poses challenge for GPs
    Dr Richard Harvey (Feb 2001 )
  • BAP revises guidelines for antidepressant use
    Dr Ian Anderson (Aug 2000 )
  • New back pain guidelines advise early return to work
    Dr Charles Sears (May 2000 )
  • Guidelines standardise physiotherapy for stress incontinence
    Jill Gregson (Dec 1999 )
  • Time to take a fresh look at learning disability
    Dr Charles Sears (Nov 1999 )
  • RCN takes child-centred approach to assessment of pain in children
    Noelle Llewellyn (Oct 1999 )
  • Back pain guidelines highlight psychocosial factors
    Dr Charles Sears (Oct 1999 )
  • GP audit highlights the need to improve lithium monitoring
    Dr Nigel Watson (Aug 1999 )
  • Opinion on GP treatment of drug misusers divided
    (Aug 1999 )
  • Updated guidance on drug misusers focuses on primary care
    Professor John Strang (Jul 1999 )
  • Do GPs want to manage drug misusers?
    Dr Rob Wicks (Jul 1999 )
  • Practice audit identifies shortfalls in epilepsy management
    Dr Nigel Watson (Jun 1999 )
  • The SIGN route to better dementia care
    Dr Iain McIntosh (Mar 1999 )
  • New guidelines provide good framework for treating depression
    Dr Rob Wicks (Mar 1999 )
  • Improving care for adults with poorly controlled epilepsy
    Dr Dominic Heaney (Dec 1998 )
  • Putting back pain guidelines into practice
    Dr Charles Sears (Oct 1998 )
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