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One in three GP fit notes relate to mental health conditions

One in three fit notes signed by GPs are for mental health conditions, making it the most common rea...

GPs told to recommend phone app to tackle middle-aged inactivity

GPs have been urged to crack down on middle-aged inactivity after Public Health England (PHE) found ...

Most GPs support ban on prescribing OTC drugs

Close to two thirds of GPs support a ban on prescribing drugs that are available over the counter, a...

Contraceptive pill linked to reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Taking oral contraceptive for seven or more consecutive years is linked to a 19% lower risk of devel...

GP consultations not long enough to provide advice on exercise, says RCGP

GPs are less likely to ask patients about physical activity because 10-minute appointments are 'unfi...

Nurse-led screening in GP practices boosts early lung cancer and COPD detection

A nurse-led screening programme in Liverpool is preventing around two cases of lung cancer a month a...

GPs should ignore OTC prescribing bans if patient care at risk, says GMC

GPs should ignore bans on prescribing drugs available OTC if they believe the policies put patient c...

GPs 'removed from supply chain' of hepatitis B vaccine

The GPC has advised GPs to refer patients to other providers to receive the hepatitis B vaccine unti...

Draft NICE neurological advice could benefit 34m GP consultations

NICE has launched draft guidance to support GPs in treating patient with neurological conditions, wh...

£4m HIV screening plan in GP practices could reduce long-term NHS costs

Routine HIV testing for patients registering at GP practices in 74 high-prevalence local authorities...

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