Epilepsy is a common neurological condition encountered in general practice. This article, by Suzanne Davis and Elizabeth Walker, discusses recommendations regarding diagnosis and indications for starting anti-seizure medication. It also reviews self-management and lifestyle issues for people with epilepsy
GPs are well positioned to support the mental health and wellbeing of children during the aftermath of lockdown, both when seeing them directly and when working with parents
In New Zealand, the chance of developing bowel cancer by the age of 75 is 6 per cent. While most bowel cancer is sporadic, it is estimated that 5–10 per cent of all bowel cancers have a genetic component
Kate is a 63-year-old woman on citalopram 40mg, quetiapine 12.5mg, losartan 50mg/ hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg and omeprazole 20mg (for depression, anxiety, hypertension and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease)
The COVID-19 pandemic will have flow-on effects that are not directly related to infection. Sports physician Chris Milne gives some pointers on the musculoskeletal issues you might see in primary care as people emerge from lockdown
This article shares some stories from the coalface and acknowledges the great work of health professionals who continued to immunise during the strangest of times
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management