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Contents – December 2003

News

NICE to issue monthly updates for GPs

Framingham coronary risk score overestimates risk in British men

In Reply

Guideline will modernise routine antenatal care

Abandoning iron supplementation in pregnancy is one of many welcome recommendations from NICE, says Dr Chris Barclay

Personal View

NICE guideline will help to rationalise MS care

GPs have an important role to play in coordinating care for patients with multiple sclerosis, says Dr Peter Saul

Guideline Development

SIGN guideline will help GPs to identify sufferers of sleep apnoea

Sleep apnoea can cause serious morbidity, especially in patients with COPD, yet many cases remain undetected, says Dr Peter Hutchison

Guidelines in Practice Awards 2003: Runner Up

Healthy heart team puts words into action

The team from Harrow PCT who were joint runners up in the Guidelines in Practice Awards 2003 describe how their project improved CHD care in their area

NEW SERIES: NEW GP CONTRACT

Clinical indicators for stroke and TIA set benchmark for care

The new contract’s clinical indicators for stroke and TIA reflect good evidence-based practice and practices should achieve maximum points, says Dr Nigel Watson

Good communication with patients depends on efficient systems

Providing information for patients should enable GPs to claim maximum points, but first check that your systems comply with the indicators, says Dr Matthew Lockyer

Focus on CME

Guidelines in Practice CME questions: 28

Download the PDF, fill in the answers and keep the pages in your personal development plan

Your Problems Solved: Medico-legal

Our panel of experts answer your medico-legal questions

Dr Gerard Panting advises on the accountability of appraisers, summarising paper records and correcting data inaccuracies

Test your guidelines knowledge

Win a 2-night break for two at The Haven hotel in Dorset

How well do you know the SIGN guideline on management of sleep apnoea?

Patient Information

SIGN notes for discussion with patients 14. Sleep apnoea

NICE Referral Guide

NICE referral summaries

Out of Hours

The patient's choice

Dr Phil Hammond, GP and broadcaster

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