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Tamsulosin now available OTC - GPonline
WEBTamsulosin is now available over-the-counter (OTC) to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). by Tom Moberly.
Medical checks for firearms certificates explained | GPonline
WEBMedical checks for firearms certificates explained. New guidance for firearms licensing, including arrangements for medical checks, came into effect in November 2021 in England and Wales and in January this year in Scotland. Ceylan Simsek and Dr Karen Ellison from Medical Protection discuss the key considerations for GPs.
Red flag symptoms and clinical signs | GPonline
WEBRed flag symptoms A-Z. This page provides quick summaries of alert signs and symptoms that indicate a more serious underlying pathology. Each article provide a list of red flags, possible causes and advice on history taking and examintion during the consultation and when to refer. Browse key red flag symptom topics listed A-Z.
12,000 GPs plan to quit within five years, major survey suggests
WEB12,000 GPs plan to quit within five years, major survey suggests. A staggering 12,000 GPs - twice the number the government has promised to add to the general practice workforce by 2024 - plan to quit direct patient care within five years, a major poll suggests. by …
The General Practice Consultation - RCGP Curriculum | GPonline
WEBThis section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 2, The General Practice Consultation, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). The patient consultation is at the core of general practice. You need to understand the wider context of the meeting, recognise the importance of the individual GP’s style and skills ...
Accreditation of GPs with extended roles (GPwERs) explained
WEBAccreditation of GPs with extended roles (GPwERs) explained. The RCGP has developed a national framework to accredit new and existing GPwERs (formerly GPs with a special interest). Dr Tim Cunliffe explains how the system works in dermatology - the first specialist group to go through the new accreditation process. by Dr Tim Cunliffe.
Clinical pictures: Male genital problems | GPonline
WEBClinical pictures: Male genital problems | GPonline. This site is intended for healthcare professionals. Trending. RCGP annual conference. Red Flags A-Z. GP Insight. GP Wellbeing.
How to help patients identify a regulated and safe online …
WEBMHRA register. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency requires all online pharmacies to display the EU’s Distance Selling Logo. This is a clickable icon that links to the pharmacy’s seller page on the MHRA’s public register. If an online pharmacy is on the list, they are registered, so keep an eye out for the logo.
Career advice: What does a locum GP career look like?
WEBMay 18, 2022 · By definition, a locum GP is a GP who provides temporary assistance to a service (in hours or out of hours). However, the role is far more diverse than that. Temporary really means anything these days, as it is all based on demand from each individual, and at present, the NHS in England data suggest that we are ~5000 FTE GPs short in the UK.