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Meldrum: White Paper is a 'large curate's egg'

The health White Paper is a ‘curate’s egg’ which offers both threats and opportunities for doctors, BMA chair Dr Hamish Meldrum has said, in the association's most detailed response yet to the Government's far-reaching plans.

Insulin pumps 'better than injections for type 1 diabetes'

Insulin pump therapy is better than injections in adults and children with inadequately controlled type 1 diabetes, according to the results of a randomised controlled trial.

Warning on falls risk with thiazide diuretics in older patients

Thiazides are associated with a 25% higher risk of falls when prescribed to older people, with the highest risk of falling in the first three weeks after a prescription is given, UK researchers have shown.

BMA issues tough defence of GP pensions

30 Jul 10
Local council fights GPs' corner in contract row with PCT

30 Jul 10
GPs warned of convulsion risk in children given flu jab

29 Jul 10

GPs given green light for mass Summary Care Record opt-out

30 Jul 10
Use of calcium supplements in osteoporosis 'should be reassessed'

30 Jul 10
GPs face major clampdown over standard of out-of-hours provision

29 Jul 10

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Health White Paper

Dr David Colin-Thome: 'The range of options for GPs has just been broadened'

29 Jul 10

Watch the Department of Health's most senior GP explain what the Government's plans for commissioning mean for the profession.

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Blogs

The invisible man returns

29 Jul 10

Taking back responsibilty for out-of-hours is a poisoned chalice, says the Jobbing Doctor - and primary care tsar Dr David Colin-Thomé should know better than to champion it

Why the cancer drugs fund is a mistake

28 Jul 10

The Government wants to spend millions on cancer drugs, but patients with other diseases are equally in need of new medicines.

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Pulse CPD portal

Pulse Plus - Dermatology (3 CPD hours)

This month's PulsePlus covers dermatology, starting with GP Dr Mandy Fry’s key questions on eczema answered by associate specialist in dermatology Dr Elizabeth Ogden.

Key questions on occupational lung disease (1.5 CPD hours)

Respiratory specialist Professor Sherwood Burge answers questions from GP Dr Pam Brown on signs, symptoms, management and referral

Key questions on back pain (1.5 CPD hours)

GP and musculoskeletal researcher Dr Nefyn Williams answers GP Dr Pam Brown’s questions on when to request imaging, when to arrange physio and the usefulness of manipulation

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In Practice

Do GPs just have to accept reduced income?

28 Jul 10

GPs have become used to year-on-year pay freezes and ballooning practice expenses, but does it have to be that way? Share your stories, ask questions and get tips from others.

What should you do if you are informed about domestic violence?

20 Jul 10

This case-study looks at what you should do if a patient confides in you that they have been a victim of domestic violence.

Dr Hamish Meldrum: 'These proposals represent very significant changes'

30 Jul 10

Read the full text of Dr Hamish Meldrum's letter to the profession in response to the publication of the Government's health White Paper.

BMA submission to the independent commission into public sector pensions

30 Jul 10

Read the BMA defence of NHS pensions for doctors.

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Sick note or silly season?

Pulse's summer competition invites readers to take a sideways glance at general practice. The best entries will win a signed copy of Copperfield's new book.

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