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GPs still write majority of fit notes despite reforms, finds Government evaluation
There has been limited take up of healthcare professionals other than GPs writing fit notes since new legislation was ...
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Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women with obesity
Dr Toni Hazell discusses some difficult scenarios when prescribing contraception, starting with the woman who has obesity ...
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A third more cases of atrial fibrillation identified in GP than hospital records
Use of GP data identifies a third more patients with atrial fibrillation than hospital data alone, a team at the University ...
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Not all physician associate courses are meeting standards, GMC tells safety review
Some physician associate (PA) courses may not be approved as they do not meet GMC standards, the regulator has told the Leng ...
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BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review
The BMA has published over 600 reports from GPs and other doctors of 'serious concerns' about physician associates (PAs) working in the NHS.