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Responding with compassion - A GP’s Guide to Assisted Dying Requests

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Dr Rachel Brettell
19th June 2024

There are numerous strongly held positions on physician- assisted dying. Many feel passionately on one side or other of the debate, with compelling and often highly personal reasons to support their views....

Private prescribing for obesity drugs are on the rise - What do we need to be aware of?

Private prescribing for obesity drugs are on the rise - What do we need to be aware of? image
Dr Stephanie De Giorgio
12th June 2024

We have entered a new era of effective medical management of obesity. The press and medical literature are full of stories about the current medications that are available. Semaglutide, which is available...

Trigger warning – Patterns before Suicide

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Dr Zoe Norris
5th June 2024

I have only cared for one patient in my career so far who died by suicide. We had an excellent relationship, with regular consultations and an honest rapport. Their family often attended too, and we were...

Beta Blockers – Should They Still Be a Routine Part of Secondary Prevention?

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Dr Simon Curtis
29th May 2024

One of the many exciting things about being in medicine for a long time is seeing how things change. It’s one of the things I love about science the most – the way knowledge builds incrementally, like...

NB Blog - Unscheduled bleeding on HRT

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Dr Rob Walker
22nd May 2024

Sometimes in General Practice you’ve got to get out of your comfort zone and dive head long into an area with which you are both uncomfortable and unfamiliar. It’s the nature of being an expert generalist...

Statins and Diabetes: Should we be more concerned?

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Dr Neal Tucker
15th May 2024

It’s time for a statin battle again. Steve has his annual review and the computer pop ups are telling us to consider a statin due to his high CVD risk. He doesn’t mind a blood pressure pill but statins?...

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Written by experienced GP and nurse educators, each article aims to present complex medical information in a clear, concise and clinically relevant way. The blog combines evidence-based learning with practical advice, helping clinicians stay informed while supporting safe and effective patient care. Topics range from clinical updates and prescribing changes to consultation tips, diagnostic dilemmas and reflections on modern general practice.

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