Key questions on occupational lung disease (1.5 CPD hours)
28 Jul 10
Respiratory specialist Professor Sherwood Burge answers questions from GP Dr Pam Brown on signs, symptoms, management and referral
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Key questions on anticoagulation (1.5 CPD hours)
20 Apr 10
Professor David Fitzmaurice answers questions from GP Dr Julian Spinks on initiating warfarin, management and interactions
Key questions on sexually transmitted infections (1.5 CPD hours)
15 Apr 10
GUM consultant Dr Jackie Sherrard answers GP Dr David Morris‘s questions on first-line treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease, when to recommend antiviral prophylaxis for genital herpes and how to treat genital warts.
Key questions on HIV infection (1.5 CPD hours)
13 Apr 10
Infectious disease consultant Dr Joanna Turner answers GP Dr Julian Spinks’ questions on who GPs should be testing, how to manage a positive result and the latest on treatments
Key questions on polycystic ovary syndrome (1.5 CPD hours)
13 Apr 10
Gynaecologist Miss Lisa Webber answers GP Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on diagnosis, which cases to treat and which to refer and how best to induce ovulation
Key questions on osteoporosis (1.5 CPD hours)
17 Feb 10
Dr Alun Cooper, GP and member of the National Osteoporosis Guideline Group, answers GP Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on DXA scans, fracture risk tools, medications, lifestyle interventions and dietary supplements
What you need to know about brocnhiectasis
17 Nov 09
Respiratory specialists Dr Jim Mcfarlane and Dr Anthony De Soyza answer GP Dr Pam Brown’s questions on underlying pathology, investigations and treatment
What you need to know about infertility
26 Oct 09
Gynaecologists Dr Ingrid Granne and Dr Tim Child answer Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on semen testing, tests to carry out before referral and what to advise couples worried about conception
Heavy menstrual bleeding
14 Oct 09
Gynaecology GPSI Dr Anne Connolly and colleagues answer questions from GP Dr Paul Watkins on when to treat and when to investigate non-hormonal treatments and which women might need a hysterectomy
What you need to know about acne
19 Aug 09
Hospital practitioner in dermatology Dr Iain Henderson answers GP Dr Mandy Fry’s questions on retinoids, rosacea and the Pill
Key questions on back pain (1.5 CPD hours)
21 Jul 10
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
Key questions on somatoform disorders (1.5 CPD hours)
20 Apr 10
Psychiatrist Dr Christopher Bass answers GP Dr Mandy Fry’s questions on the role of drug therapy and CBT
Key questions on palliative care (1.5 CPD hours)
13 Apr 10
Palliative care consultant Dr Jason Ward answers GP Dr Mandy Fry's questions on syringe drivers, opioid patches and choosing an anti-emetic
Key questions on eye infections and gland problems (1.5 CPD hours)
13 Apr 10
Ophthalmologist Dr Scott Fraser answers questions from Dr Sonia Barros D’Sa on blepharitis, ingrowing eyelashes, sticky eyes in children and dry eyes in the elderly
Key questions on heart failure (1.5 CPD hours)
17 Mar 10
Cardiology GPSI Dr Nigel Rowell answers GP Dr Pam Brown’s questions on ECG interpretation, BNP testing and the role of spironolactone
Key questions on fibromyalgia (1.5 CPD hours)
13 Jan 10
In the first of our CPD series helping GPs prepare for revalidation, consultant rheumatologist Dr Selwyn Richards answers GP Dr Mandy Fry's queries on diagnosis, trigger points and treatment.
What you need to know about the painful shoulder
10 Nov 09
Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Brian Cohen answers GP Dr David Morris’s questions on painful arc syndrome, diagnosing a rotator cuff tear and the evidence for steroid injections.
What you need to know about insomnia
20 Oct 09
Sleep consultant Dr Irshaad Ebrahim answers GP Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on underlying causes, diagnostic criteria and treatment with medication, behavioural therapy and herbal remedies
Psychotic illness
07 Oct 09
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Som Soni answers Dr Mandy Fry’s questions on changing depot doses, treatment during pregnancy and spotting psychotic symptoms in depression
What you need to know about alcohol dependence
04 Aug 09
Consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr Anupam Agnihotri answers GP Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on screening tools, brief interventions and prescribing for those with impaired liver function
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What you need to know about travel medicine
17 Jul 09
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What you need to know about eating disorders
23 Jun 09
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What you need to know about allergy
09 Jun 09
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Need to know
27 May 09
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What you need to know about COPD
06 May 09
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What you need to know on sexual dysfunction in men
08 Apr 09
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What you need to know about hypertension
13 Mar 09
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What you need to know about allergic rhinitis
04 Mar 09
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Heart failure - what you need to know
11 Feb 09
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Obesity - what you need to know
26 Jan 09
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What you need to know about oral contraception
29 Jun 09
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What you need to know about prostate cancer
16 Jun 09
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What you need to know about asthma
03 Jun 09
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What you need to know about Type 1 diabetes
19 May 09
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What you need to know about pregnancy complications
24 Apr 09
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What you need to know about skin cancer
24 Mar 09
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ADHD: GPs' questions answered
11 Mar 09
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Hyperlipidaemia - what you need to know
17 Feb 09
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What you need to know about LUTS in men
03 Feb 09
What you need to know about childhood UTIs
02 Sep 09
Paediatric nephrologist Dr Rodney Gilbert answers GP Dr Sabby Kant’s questions on the usefulness of urine dipsticks, antibiotic choice and how age affects management
