View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Saturday 26 May 2012 HIGHLIGHTS Maximise your performance in GPST Stage 3 18 November 2010, 02:55PM Our focused one-day course will teach you how to secure your place on a highly sought-after and competitive GP training rotation. Orphan drug rules inflate prices, doctors claim by Stephen Robinson, 18 November 2010, 12:05AM Doctors have urged the government to close a legal loophole they say allows companies to charge huge amounts by relicensing existing therapies for rare diseases. NAO warns over cancer care value for money by Stephen Robinson, 18 November 2010, 12:10AM Cancer care has improved since 2007 but its value for money is questionable due to inadequate data collection by PCTs, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). GPs want guarantee they cannot be expelled from consortia by Tom Ireland, 18 November 2010, 12:15AM GPs want assurances they will not be expelled from consortia or lose their contracts when the profession takes over commissioning, a GP/NHS Alliance poll reveals. Earn CPD credits with GP newspaper 27 October 2011, 12:00AM Specific articles in GP magazine and online are labelled with CPD credits to help GPs with learning requirements for revalidation. Test your knowledge on haematology 17 November 2010, 12:00AM Read the article on haematology then answer these three questions to check your understanding. You may want to document your answers and any learning points to save in your CPD folder along with the article. Dr Gerada on why GPs should remain united by Susie Sell, 18 November 2010, 12:20AM Watch the highlights of Dr Clare Gerada's first interview as incoming chairwoman of the RCGP, in which she explains why it is important the profession remains united during the reforms. LATEST CPD Haematology - Elevated haemoglobin in adults by Dr Jecko Thachil, 23 May 2012, 10:47AM One cause for a high Hb level in adults is polycythaemia vera, writes Dr Jecko Thachil Journals Watch - Thyroid cancer, pre-eclampsia and mammography by Dr Sally Hope, 23 May 2012, 12:00AM A review of this week's medical research. By GP Dr Sally Hope. The Basics - Antenatal viral infections by Dr Suneeta Kochhar, 23 May 2012, 12:00AM Dr Suneeta Kochhar describes how common viral infections may manifest during pregnancy. How to... Cut errors on prescription forms by Dr Jeremy Phipps, 23 May 2012, 12:00AM Dr Jeremy Phipps has 10 top tips on avoiding mistakes in the prescriptions you give to patients. Clinical Review - Managing asthma in children by Dr Atul Gupta, 23 May 2012, 12:00AM The signs that point to an asthma diagnosis and a checklist for primary care follow up. By Dr Atul Gupta and Dr Madeleine Barnett. Medico-Legal - Always audit significant events by Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, 16 May 2012, 12:00AM Auditing critical events is crucial to avoid claims and improve patient safety, says Dr Pallavi Bradshaw. Journals Watch - Antenatal screening and diphtheria by Dr Jonathan Holliday, 16 May 2012, 12:00AM A review of this week's medical research. By GP Dr Jonathan Holliday Clinical Review - Ovarian cancer by Miss Jane Borley and Miss Sadaf Ghaem-Maghami, 16 May 2012, 12:00AM How to investigate and manage ovarian cancer as a GP. By Miss Jane Borley and Miss Sadaf Ghaem-Maghami The Basics - Scrotal pain by Dr Lizzie Croton, 16 May 2012, 12:00AM Revise the causes and presentation of scrotal pain and when to refer. By GP Dr Lizzie Croton The Basics - Trochanteric bursitis by Dr Louise Newson, 09 May 2012, 12:00AM This common cause of hip pain is often misdiagnosed, writes Dr Louise Newson. Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2010 All rights reserved News