All GP articles – Page 2
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NICE guidelineNICE type 2 diabetes in children guideline
This succinct Guidelines summary advises on the appropriate diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and young people.
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NICE guideline
NICE type 1 diabetes in children guideline
This summary includes recommendations on pharmacological therapy, and recognition and management of diabetic ketoacidosis.
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NICE guideline
NICE osteoarthritis guideline
A clear, concise summary of NICE’s guideline on the care and management of osteoarthritis. Features a holistic assessment algorithm and treatment options
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline on acute coronary syndromes
A brief summary of NICE’s clinical guideline on the management of acute coronary syndromes, which covers rehabilitation and aims to improve survival and quality of life.
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NICE guideline
NICE bipolar disorder guideline
A useful summary of NICE guidance on the assessment and management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and young people in primary care
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH guideline on contraception for women over 40
A summary of guidance for healthcare practitioners working in sexual and reproductive healthcare regarding contraception in women over 40
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Independent professional body guideline
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
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline on the treatment of human and animal bites
This NICE guideline summary sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over
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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 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
NICE CKS on otitis externa—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 on 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’
