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Guidelines in Practice articles
  • Training GPs in allergy testing would reduce referrals for rhinitis
    Dr Matthew Doyle (May 2013 )
  • Primary care has a pivotal role in managing rhinitis
    Drs Liz Angier, Shuaib Nasser, Imran Rafi, and Glenis Scadding (Jun 2012 )
  • Access to services for wet AMD is a priority to prevent sight loss
    Miss Stella Hornby (Mar 2012 )
  • Antibiotics should not be used routinely for treating sore throat
    Mrs Ceilidh Kennedy and Mr Musheer Hussain (Aug 2010 )
  • The aim of glaucoma treatment is to maintain a sighted lifetime
    Mr John Sparrow (Oct 2009 )
  • Allergic rhinitis can be effectively managed in primary care
    Professor Aziz Sheikh and Dr Sangeeta Dhami (May 2009 )
  • Dysphagia should always be considered when prescribing
    Dr David Wright (Sep 2008 )
  • The active observation period for OME should be at least 3 months
    Dr John Hart (Jun 2008 )
  • New BSACI guideline aids GPs to recognise subtypes of rhinitis
    Dr Imran Rafi and Dr Shuaib Nasser (Apr 2008 )
  • GPs should ask about swallowing difficulties when prescribing
    Dr David John Wright (Feb 2007 )
  • SIGN stroke guideline addresses needs of patients with dysphagia
    Dr David Campbell (Jan 2005 )
  • Otitis media guideline will encourage rational antibiotic prescribing
    Professor John Bain (May 2003 )
  • SIGN notes for discussion with patients: 9. Childhood otitis media
    (May 2003 )
  • SIGN guideline will aid GP management of otitis media
    Dr Rob Wicks (Mar 2003 )
  • Local ophthalmology project reduces outpatient referrals
    Dr Paul Twomey (Mar 2003 )
  • NICE referral advice: 9. Sore throat in the under-15s
    (Sep 2002 )
  • NICE referral advice: 8. Psoriasis
    (Aug 2002 )
  • NICE referral advice: 7. Glue ear
    (Jul 2002 )
  • Ophthalmology triage service reduces inappropriate referrals
    Dr John Bibby (Jul 2002 )
  • NICE diabetes guideline stresses role of retinal screening
    Dr Roger Gadsby (Apr 2002 )
  • GP ophthalmology clinic benefits primary and secondary care
    Dr Tim Smith (Dec 2001 )
  • Why accurate history taking is essential in allergic rhinitis
    Mr David Loke and Mr Timothy Woolford (Jul 2001 )
  • Managing allergic rhinitis in primary care
    Drs Samantha Walker and Aziz Sheikh (Jul 2001 )
  • Successful cataract referral protocol uses 'bottom-up' approach
    Dr John Orchard (Apr 2001 )
  • Shared care guideline reduces referrals for children with croup
    Drs Jack Beattie and James Paton (Mar 2001 )
  • Revised guidelines on rhinitis should lead to effective interventions
    Dr Glenis Scadding (Jul 2000 )
  • Acute otitis media – evidence supports conservative approach
    Dr Matthew Lockyer (Mar 2000 )
  • No definitve treatment for acute otitis media
    Dr Charles Sears (Mar 1999 )
  • What length antibiotic course is best for tonsillitis?
    Dr M Lockyer (Jan 1999 )
Guidelines summaries
Rhinitis management guidelines The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
NICE clinical guidelines

  • Apr 2009

  • Feb 2008

  • Oct 2004
SIGN guidelines

  • Jun 2010

  • Apr 2010

  • Feb 2003
GAIN guidelines

  • 2010
Demonstrating impact
Test and reflect
  • Allergic rhinitis can be effectively managed in primary care
    Professor Aziz Sheikh and Dr Sangeeta Dhami (May 2009 )
  • The active observation period for OME should be at least 3 months
    Dr John Hart (Jun 2008 )

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