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GPs demand incentives for partnerships
GP leaders in Scotland have called for talks with the government on contractual incentives...
Nurses argue for gatekeeper role in primary care
Nurses should be the first point of contact for most people seeking appointments in...
Lib Dems say NHS faces £63bn PFI bill
The NHS is facing a £63bn bill for private finance initiative (PFI) hospitals which...
NICE seeks suggestions for 2012/13 QOF
NICE has opened an online forum allowing GPs and others to suggest changes for...
£100m drive to recruit cancer nurses to work in patients' homes
Specialist personal nurses are to offer free one-to-one care to cancer patients in their...
GMC affiliates 'improve' handling of complaints against GPs
Controversial plans to introduce GMC affiliates have had a boost after two pilot schemes...
Scottish government should support new GP practices, say GP leaders
The Scottish government should introduce measures to support the development of new GP practices...
Closed-loop insulin systems 'reduce hypoglycaemia'
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems can reduce night-time hypoglycaemia in children and adolescents with type-1...
Pharmacists 'held back by inadequate PCT commissioning'
Community pharmacists in many areas of England are being held back by inadequate PCT...
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Clinical
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Red flag symptoms - Hyperhidrosis
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Clinical Review - Hyponatraemia
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Chris Lancelot: Red tape and regulations are rotting the NHS
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Editorial: Vertical integration a cost-saving move too far
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Mary Selby: C difficile, special custard and alien abduction
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Learning
Medico-legal - Dealing with non-registered patients
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Sally Old explains what to consider when treating temporary patients.
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Dr Lynda Carter describes how her job as part-time GP and part-time ski slope...
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The battle to cut teenage pregnancy rates is far from over, writes Richard Staines.
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