This article, written by Martin Woodbridge, centres on increasing practitioners’ knowledge about drug misuse, and on advice to enhance professional judgement, attitudes and communication skills
The End of Life Choice Act 2019 will come into force on 7 November – are you ready? GP Jo Scott-Jones runs through some important aspects of the act, and how you and your clinic can prepare
Professor Ngaire Kerse reviews recent research into risk factors for dementia, and reminds you that many of these can be proactively managed in primary care
With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, vaccinators should review evidence-based strategies that support a positive vaccination experience, particularly for those with high levels of anxiety or fear. This article summarises those strategies and some new research
Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser discusses the use of biomarkers for chronic inflammation when distinguishing between irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease
There is wide variation in the reported incidence of hypophosphataemia after intravenous iron therapy, and risk factors are debated, but patients should be alerted to the symptoms of tiredness, weakness and muscle pain
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