All GP articles
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Independent professional body guidelineKDIGO 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
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
Overview 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. It includes a visual summary of the ...
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SIGN guideline
SIGN guideline on bacterial UTIs in women
This guidance provides advice on the managment of suspected bacterial lower urinary tract infection in adult women
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
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.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
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.
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NHS guideline
NHS guideline for delivering diabetes care during COVID-19
This NHS guidance for general practice covers the key points of delivering diabetes care during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19 symptoms in the community
The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community, including at the end of life. It also includes recommendations about managing medicines for these patients, and protecting staff from infection
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS—otitis externa for GPs
A summary covering diagnosis, management, and topical treatments for inflammation of the external ear canal for use by GPs
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline: cystic fibrosis
The purpose of this Guidelines summary is to maximise the safety of patients with cystic fibrosis and make the best use of NHS resources, while protecting staff from infection. It will also enable services to match capacity to patient needs if services become limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Independent professional body guideline
BASHH vulvovaginal candidiasis guideline
Recommendations on the diagnostic tests, treatment regimens, and health promotion principles for the effective management of vulvovaginal candidiasis
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH Progestogen-only injectable contraception guideline
This guidance provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of progestogen-only injectables available in the UK
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NICE guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guideline for insect bites and stings
This Guidelines summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for insect and spider bites and stings in adults, young people, and children
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NICE guideline
NICE suspected cancer in primary care guideline
A summary of guidance to assist GPs on the recognition and referral of suspected cancer
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News
GP referrals to Community Pharmacist Consultation Service to start this autumn
Following a pilot scheme, the PSNC has agreed proposals that GP referrals into the CPCS should begin in the autumn
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News
NICE updates guideline on suspected cancer: recognition and referral
NICE has published an update to NICE Guideline 12 on Suspected cancer: recognition and referral’
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NICE guideline
NICE anaphylaxis guideline
A summary of NICE guidance on assessment to confirm an anaphylactic episode, and a decision-making care pathway for referral after emergency treatment
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance
Summary of the latest UK guidance on infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza immunisation 2020/21 guideline
This Guidelines summary covers key information on expansion of the 2020-21 flu immunisation programme.
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NHS guideline
NHS video consulting guideline
This Guidelines summary covers guidance for safe video consulting in general practice. It includes key principles, general information, and recommendations on conducting safe video consultations. Refer to the full guideline for information on: information governance communication with colleagues medico-legal information ...
