KDIGO guideline on diabetes management in CKD
Recommendations on comprehensive care, glycaemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle and antihyperglycaemic interventions, and approaches to self-management and optimal models of care
NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
This summary provides an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
SIGN guideline on bacterial UTIs in women
This guidance provides advice on the managment of suspected bacterial lower urinary tract infection in adult women
In practice: guidance for pharmacist prescribers
This guidance sets out the key areas pharmacist prescribers should consider when applying GPhC standards to their prescribing practice
PHE management of patient/staff exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff and patients in health and social care settings according to exposures, symptoms, and test results.
PHE UTI guideline
A brief guide to the diagnosis and management of UTIs in primary care, which includes clear algorithms for the assessment of urinary symptoms.
Key COVID-19 guidance for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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News
GOLD COPD report 2021 published
GOLD has published its annual report on chronic obstructive lung disease, used worldwide by healthcare experts
NICE publishes new COVID-19 guideline on reducing VTE
NICE has published a new guideline on pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients being treated for COVID-19 pneumonia, which includes patients receiving treatment in hospital or in a community setting
NICE recommends NHS use of innovative treatment for severe blood disorder
Patients suffering from a rare blood disorder may soon have a brand-new treatment after NICE recommended caplacizumab, with plasma exchange and immunosuppression for routine use on the NHS
Guidelines multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to help you test your knowledge and reflect on your learning after reading a summary. Below is a list of the most recent sets of MCQs.
Educational resources
Supplements
Supplements are written by experts and typically discuss a piece of national guidance, pulling out key learning points for GPs.
Videos
Short 3–5 minute videos that may introduce a recently published guideline, discuss the implementation of a guideline in general practice, or highlight key recommendations for GPs or GP commissioners
Webinars
Webinars provide a 1-hour update from expert speakers on the latest evidence and guidance. Available live and on-demand.
