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Good Medical Practice update 2024 – what do I need to know?
Dr Laura Darby
20th March 2024
First produced in 1995, Good Medical Practice describes the core professional standards expected of doctors. Whilst this can all sound a bit dry, a working knowledge of the standards is essential as they...
The simple thyroid test?
Dr Zoe Norris
13th March 2024
The simple thyroid function test is the most commonly requested endocrine investigation in general practice. And when you do get an abnormal result that fits nicely into the box of hypo or hyperthyroidism,...
Exercise and depression: better than meds and mindfulness?
Dr Neal Tucker
6th March 2024
Yesterday 20% of my consultations were for depression. Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised - the Office of National Statistics reported that in 2022 one in six adults in the UK suffered from moderate to...
PMR - Ten Top Tips for Diagnosis and Management
Dr Rob Walker
28th February 2024
The diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a challenge. We see lots of people with aches and pains, notably in the age group in whom PMR presents (peak age 70-80 years), the range...
Hot Topics GP Update Spring 2024 Preview
NB Medical
21st February 2024
The Hot Topics GP Update course is the easiest and most fun way to keep up to date with all the latest developments in the literature, relevant to anyone working in front-line General Practice. If you...
Fluroquinone prescribing - a big ciproh-no-no from the MHRA
Dr Rachel Brettell
14th February 2024
Sometimes it feels like everyone in general practice is fed up. Our next patient, Jane, is 67 years old and no exception. She’s in with symptoms of UTI; exasperated, unwell and demanding ciprofloxacin....
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NB Medical Blog
The NB Medical blog delivers weekly clinical updates, educational articles and commentary designed to support healthcare professionals working in primary care. Covering a wide range of medical topics, the blog provides practical insights into current guidelines, emerging evidence and common clinical challenges faced in everyday practice.
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.
The NB Medical blog is designed to support ongoing professional development in an accessible format that fits around busy clinical schedules. Whether clinicians are looking for quick learning points, deeper discussion around evolving guidance or practical approaches to common patient presentations, the blog offers valuable educational content that can be applied directly to clinical practice.
Updated regularly, the NB Medical blog provides a trusted source of educational content for GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider primary care team, helping clinicians remain informed, confident and up to date in a constantly evolving healthcare environment.