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GP interview - Army GP and psychotherapist

GP interview - Army GP and psychotherapist

09 May 2013

Dr Wasyl Nimenko's work as an army GP and psychotherapist has also guided him as a novelist.

 
 
The pipe-playing GP

The pipe-playing GP

26 April 2013

Dr Kieron Cooney discusses his love of the bagpipes and how he set up his band, Wight Hot Pipes, which also supports the local hospice.

 
 
Volunteering in Africa

Volunteering in Africa

12 April 2013

Dr Alex Burns, a GP in Cornwall, explains why he spent a year working with VSO in Sierra Leone and what he learned from the experience

 
 
GP restaurant - My menu this year

GP restaurant - My menu this year

12 April 2013

GP and chef Dr Chris Duckham explains what diners coming to his restaurant in the far north of Scotland can expect this year.

 
 
Life as a GP on Jura

Life as a GP on Jura

28 March 2013

Dr Martin Beastall describes how he and his wife, Dr Abby Beastall, became GPs in a close-knit community on the remote island of Jura.

 
 
High life as an expedition GP

High life as an expedition GP

28 March 2013

Dr Jenny Corser on why she became involved in trek medicine and how other GPs can join in.

 
 
The GP magician and his mental magic

The GP magician and his mental magic

13 March 2013

Oxfordshire GP Dr Merlin Dunlop describes his lifelong interest in magic and his show, which involves 'mental magic'.

 
 
Working with a ski patrol

Working with a ski patrol

01 March 2013

Dr Mike Langran, a GP in Aviemore, Scotland, describes his work in snow sports medicine.

 
 
Life as a GP in the Falkland Islands

Life as a GP in the Falkland Islands

14 February 2013

Dr Angela Rowlands explains how she came to be a GP on the Falkland Islands and the challenges of practising in such a remote area.

 
 
Being a GP in the UK and France

Being a GP in the UK and France

01 February 2013

Dr Zara Bieler, a GP in Monmouthshire, Wales, spends part of each year working in France.

 
 
The mountaineering GP

The mountaineering GP

18 January 2013

Military GP Dr Sundeep Dhillon on being a world record holder and clinical research on Everest.

 
 
My life as a GP and a chef

My life as a GP and a chef

04 January 2013

Dr Chris Duckham explains how he combines working as a GP and chef in the far north of Scotland.

 
 
Life in the medical fast lane

Life in the medical fast lane

30 November 2012

Devon GP Dr Penny Atkinson on being chief medical officer for Team GB wheelchair rugby.

 
 
The ultra-marathon GP

The ultra-marathon GP

16 November 2012

Edinburgh GP Dr Andrew Murray explains his latest feat of physical endurance.

 
 
The well-travelled GP author

The well-travelled GP author

02 November 2012

GP and writer Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth discusses her latest, most personal and painful book.

 
 
 

Reviews & recommendations

GP Review - The Gadget Show Live

GP Review - The Gadget Show Live

10 May 2013

Last month, GP's gadget expert, Dr Richard Harkness, attended the Gadget Show Live - so is it worth other GPs visiting later in the year?

 
 
Car review - Audi A1 Sportback

Car review - Audi A1 Sportback

26 April 2013

Dr Tony Rimmer believes there will be a great deal of GP interest in the Audi A1.

 
 
Gadget Review - Sonos wireless speakers

Gadget Review - Sonos wireless speakers

12 April 2013

Dr Richard Harkness offers his view on the Sonos wireless speakers.

 
 
App review - Drop everything and get Dropbox

App review - Drop everything and get Dropbox

15 March 2013

Dr Richard Harkness says Dropbox can help make GPs' lives a lot simpler.

 
 
Car review - Volkswagen Golf Mark VII

Car review - Volkswagen Golf Mark VII

01 March 2013

Dr Tony Rimmer test drives the latest version of the VW Golf, a family hatchback that has many loyal fans.

 
 
Two museums worth a visit

Two museums worth a visit

14 February 2013

Dr Kristen Widdowson says Thinktank and Eureka offer great days out for GPs with children.

 
 
App Review - Let people know where you are

App Review - Let people know where you are

01 February 2013

Dr Richard Harkness finds the mobile phone app Glympse useful for work and home.

 
 
Car review - Peugeot 208

Car review - Peugeot 208

18 January 2013

Dr Tony Rimmer finds the new 208 is a return to form for Peugeot.

 
 
The best child education sites

The best child education sites

04 January 2013

Dr Kristen Widdowson offers her pick of the learning websites aimed at younger children.

 
 
Book review: A trick of the mind

Book review: A trick of the mind

04 January 2013

Dr Simon Atkins outlines his view of the latest book by Oliver Sacks.

 
 
Gadget review - A GP view of small tablets

Gadget review - A GP view of small tablets

30 November 2012

Dr Richard Harkness assesses whether the iPad mini, Kindle Fire HD or Nexus 7 would make the best Christmas gift.

 
 
Gadget Review - Samsung Galaxy Note II

Gadget Review - Samsung Galaxy Note II

16 November 2012

Dr Richard Harkness assesses Samsung's latest smartphone offering.

 
 
Car review: Volkswagen up!

Car review: Volkswagen up!

02 November 2012

Dr Tony Rimmer says Volkswagen's new city car could be a good option for GPs looking to downsize.

 
 
GP Recommendation - A winter garden to visit

GP Recommendation - A winter garden to visit

16 November 2012

Dr Jonathan Holliday explains why the Savill Garden and Valley Garden are well worth a trip to Windsor.

 
 
 
 

GPs in the news

TV show seeks GP couple as presenters

TV show seeks GP couple as presenters

16 May 2013

A TV company is casting for a GP couple to front a daytime health show that could make them the 'Richard and Judy' of the medical world.

 
 
Interview: 'Women need role models in general practice'

Interview: 'Women need role models in general practice'

10 May 2013

Medical Women's Federation president Dr Fiona Cornish tells Nick Bostock that general practice should be doing more for women.

 
 
#weekinreview - 9 May: A&E crisis latest, penis problems and #KFintegratedcare

#weekinreview - 9 May: A&E crisis latest, penis problems and #KFintegratedcare

09 May 2013

A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes.

 
 
#weekinreview - 3 May: Tory ball-biting, compassionate practice and Premiership latest

#weekinreview - 3 May: Tory ball-biting, compassionate practice and Premiership latest

03 May 2013

A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes.

 
 
Notting Hill GP takes over at her father's practice

Notting Hill GP takes over at her father's practice

26 April 2013

When Notting Hill GP Dr John Stride retires next month, he will hand over to two new partners, one of whom is his daughter, Dr Helen Neilan (pictured below, with her father).

 
 
#weekinreview - 26 April: GP out-of-hours rap, section 75 stands and #NHSCC2013

#weekinreview - 26 April: GP out-of-hours rap, section 75 stands and #NHSCC2013

26 April 2013

A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes.

 
 
 





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