All GP articles – Page 8
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelinePHE PSA prostate cancer test guideline
A concise summary of PHE's guidance on PSA testing in men over 50 years old. Includes a useful algorithm.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN management of difficult asthma guideline
This brief summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the assessment and management of difficult asthma includes information on contributory factors and monitoring.
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NICE guideline
NICE MS guideline
A brief NICE guidance summary relevant to primary care about diagnosis of MS, support for patients, and modifiable risk factors for relapse and progression.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF HRT provision during COVID-19 guidance
This summary is intended to aid primary healthcare practitioners in initiating, reviewing, and prescribing hormone replacement therapy for women during COVID-19.
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NICE guideline
NICE breast cancer guideline
An easy-to-read NICE guidance summary on the classification and care of people at risk of familial breast cancer or with a family history of breast cancer.
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NICE guideline
NICE stable angina guideline
A brief summary of NICE's clinical guideline on the management of stable angina. Includes care pathway algorithm, counselling, and secondary prevention.
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NHS guideline
NHS guidance on NSAIDs in COVID-19
This summary sets out the clinical policy for the acute use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in people with or at risk of COVID-19.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH UKMEC contraception guideline
A summary of the FSRH UKMEC guidance on the safety of contraceptive methods, which is set out in clear and concise tables.
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Independent professional body guideline
Acquired brain injury and encephalitis: a guide for GPs
A useful summary on how GPs can help diagnose and manage the after-effects of acute brain injury in adults and children, including encephalitis.
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Independent professional body guideline
ROS guideline: vitamin D and bone health in children
A clear summary on the management of vitamin D deficiency in children and young people.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCOS UK guideline
A concise summary of PCOS UK's guideline on the diagnosis, investigation, and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Includes indications for referral.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS management of acne guideline
A concise summary of the Primary Care Dermatology Society's guideline on the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS atopic eczema guideline
An overview of the management of atopic eczema. Covers taking a clinical history, step-by-step treatment, and includes an eczema management plan.
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NICE guideline
NICE primary joint replacement guideline
This summary covers the responsibilities of primary care providers for patients before they undergo a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement
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Independent professional body guideline
Recognition and management of sepsis in general practice
This Guidelines summary combines recommendations from The UK Sepsis Trust to give guidance on the recognition and management of sepsis in adults, children, and young people over 12 years of age
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NICE guideline
NICE epilepsy guideline
A brief, helpful summary of the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults and children. Includes status epilepticus management, review, and referral.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Consensus guideline on the holistic management of patients requiring anticoagulation
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Fay M et al with the support of an educational grant from Bayer plc.
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Independent professional body guideline
Dealing with chronic constipation—information for GPs
This summary highlights the results of research on constipation and treatment options and combines them into a simple diagram to help guide and provide a best practice pathway for general practice in its recognition, treatment, and point of escalation for the available therapies for chronic constipation. For further information, please view the full guidance together with the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary on constipation.
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Independent professional body guideline
Cancer referral guideline
This easy-to-use summary covers the recognition, referral, and investigation of people who may have cancer.
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Independent professional body guideline
Early identification and referral of liver disease in infants
This Guidelines summary is based on guidance included within the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation Yellow Alert Pack, written to provide general guidelines on the early identification of liver disease in infants and their referral where appropriate.
