All GP articles – Page 3
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NICE guidelineNICE 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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NHS guideline
NHS video consulting guideline
This Guidelines summary covers guidance for safe video consulting in general practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on immunocompromised children
This summary aims to maximise the safety of children and young people who are immunocompromised during the COVID-19 pandemic
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SIGN guideline
SIGN osteoporosis guideline
A brief summary of SIGN's guideline on management of osteoporosis and prevention of fragility fractures, including risk factors and a treatment algorithm.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN asthma in pregnancy guideline
This summary focuses on recommendations for the management of asthma in pregnant women, including during labour, and recommendations for breastfeeding mothers
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG advice on oral anticoagulation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Recommendations for primary care on the role of oral anticoagulant treatment in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG therapeutic priorities and CEPP summary
This article summarises the AWMSG therapeutic priorities for 2020–2021, and highlights opportunities within the CEPP framework where local prescribing initiatives can be undertaken to support these priorities.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDE pharmacological management of type 2 diabetes
This succinct summary highlights the treatment recommendations for type 2 diabetes by cardiovascular/renal disease or risk factor.
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Independent professional body guideline
BSR giant cell arteritis guideline
This summary outlines the general principles of identifying and treating patients with giant cell arteritis in primary care and specialist settings. It is recommended that general practitioners refer patients with suspected giant cell arteritis to a clinician with appropriate specialist expertise.
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NICE guideline
NICE antenatal and postnatal mental health guideline
A concise NICE guideline summary on the management of women with mental health problems during pregancy planning, pregnancy, and the postnatal period.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE 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.
