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RCGP congratulates GPs for record cancer referral rates
The number of patients receiving cancer checks hit 2.2 million last year – the highest on record According to NHS England, a record 2.2. million keep reading
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Medicines optimisation: why it’s important
Karen O’Brien, controlled drug accountable officer (CDAO), Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, describes why medicines optimisation – a key focus for the NHS keep reading
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People under 40 with type 2 diabetes face excess risk of CVD
People under 40 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease People under the age of 40 diagnosed keep reading
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Out-of-area mental health treatments put patients at risk, BMA says
The BMA has stated that continued out-of-area placements for mental health services put patients at risk According to the latest NHS Digital report – which keep reading
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Private patients receive greater access to medical cannabis than NHS patients
As reported by The Guardian, private medical patients are enjoying much better access to medical cannabis while NHS patients struggle NHS restrictions mean that private keep reading
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Conquering diabetes
Diabetes is a huge drain on NHS resources, costing the health service millions to treat. By more effectively managing their own health patients can help keep reading
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GPs taking photos of potential skin cancer ‘implies doubt about clinical judgement’
The RCGP has responded to the news that GPs will now be required to take photos of possible skin cancer A decision to have GPs keep reading
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Stress-related disorders linked to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
A new BMJ study shows that stress-related disorders could be linked to an increased risk of CVD Stress-related disorders may be linked to a heightened keep reading
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MDU advises GPs to review dog policies
The MDU has released an article outlining the reasons why GPs should review dog policies at their practices The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is advising keep reading
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NHS Scotland approves three new medicines
The NHS has approved three new drugs for use across Scotland, as reported by the BBC NHS Scotland has approved the use of new medicines keep reading