Management
The risks of prescribing NSAIDS and anticoagulants
Most general practitioners would think prescribing oral NSAIDS with an oral anticoagulant (OAC) isn’t a particularly good idea – but what exactly are the risks? keep reading
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Research reveals quarter of blood tests done in general practice may lack necessity
Primary care researchers have highlighted that approximately 25% of blood tests conducted in general practice may lack necessity Their investigation revealed that nearly 50% of keep reading
Live it
10 ways to feel revitalised this August
It’s time for a summer refresh – discover fun and revitalising things to try this month to boost your happiness and overall wellbeing CREDIT: This keep reading
News
Quarter of Scottish GPs consider quitting in next two years, a BMA survey has revealed
As reported by The Times, a survey by the British Medical Association found that a quarter of GPs in Scotland are considering quitting in the keep reading
Health Tech
Seven ways you can step-up your cybersecurity
Patient privacy breaches pose significant threats to patients and healthcare organisations and it is time to confront the risks head on – here’s how CREDIT: keep reading
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Weight-loss apps to offer NHS England help to obese
As reported by the BBC, four apps to help people with obesity lose weight, including the offer of medication, could be used by the NHS keep reading
News
Overwhelming demand is forcing almost one in three practices to pause bookings
As reported by The Times, according to a survey, almost a third of GP practices have been forced to stop offering routine appointments in the keep reading
Management
A guide to approaching difficult conversations
Whether we like it or not, difficult conversations are an inherent part of our everyday lives – Janine Schindler addresses the art of approaching them keep reading
Compliance
A guide to prescribing in general practice
The BMA GP committee’s prescribing policy group has published guidance to help with the clinical responsibilities on prescribing CREDIT: This is an edited version of keep reading
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Five surprising ways laughter can boost your wellbeing
From freshening up our perspective to helping us feel in control, here are five surprising ways laughter supports our wellbeing CREDIT: This is an edited keep reading