HIV Testing in GP Practices: Is More Support Needed?
Sexual health services are some of the most important services provided by GPs in the UK, and that includes HIV testing. While HIV has benefitted from more effective treatments and…
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Should GPs Prescribe Acne Drugs?
Acne is a common condition that affects around 8 in 10 people at some point in their lives, usually between the ages of 11 and 30. In some moderate to severe cases…
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NICE Guidelines for Mental Health: What GPs Should Know
The world is waking up to the issue of mental health. As a serious cause for concern for people of all ages, genders backgrounds and locations, mental health is under the spotlight….
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How Can GPs Spot Elder Abuse?
Abuse can happen to anyone, but older people are often more at risk if they are vulnerable. Sadly, many older people experience abuse or neglect at the hands of someone…
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How to Spot the Signs of Lupus in Children
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) is a condition with long-term symptoms. Treatment can be effective, but it is also notoriously difficult to get a diagnosis, especially for children. Better awareness of…
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How GPs Can Help Tackle Loneliness in Patients
Although it is commonly associated with older people, loneliness is a widespread problem affecting people of all ages from varying communities. So how can the NHS help ease loneliness in patients? Perhaps…
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Bowel Cancer Awareness: What GPs Should Know
As you may already know, last month was Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: an annual campaign organised by Bowel Cancer UK. The focus this year was on the many different people…
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Can GPs Reverse the Decline in Cervical Cancer Screening?
Cervical cancer is one of the three most common cancers in women aged 15-49. The death of reality TV star Jade Goody in 2009 brought an increase in cervical cancer…
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Why Is Hand Hygiene So Important for GPs?
Basic hygiene can be a matter of life and death for patients. This year, on the 5th May, the World Health Organization (WHO) called on people all over the world…
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Deaf Awareness Week: What Did We Learn?
Earlier this month, we celebrated Deaf Awareness Week, an important time to recognise hearing loss symptoms and raise awareness for those affected. So what did we learn from this important…
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