GP Challenges in Childhood Obesity Management Revealed
A new study highlights the difficulties UK GPs face in treating childhood obesity, citing time constraints and limited resources as key barriers to effective care.
Category : GPs
GP: Never 'Hold It In' - Serious Health Risks Explained
A doctor explains why ignoring the urge to go to the toilet can lead to constipation, bloating, and long-term digestive issues, urging people to prioritise health over embarrassment.
GP Names Three Medications He Avoids Prescribing
A UK-based general practitioner has identified three specific medications he prefers not to prescribe to patients, citing concerns about effectiveness and side effects compared to alternative treatments.
GP surgeries adopt 'three appointments' rule after tragedy
A new 'three strikes' rule is being rolled out across all GP practices in England to improve diagnosis and prevent unnecessary deaths, inspired by Jessica Brady's case.
Gran dies after GP 'sent her away' during heart attack
The family of Catherine Brady, 73, say Cowdenbeath GP staff failed to spot her heart attack symptoms. They are demanding urgent changes to emergency procedures.
Jess's Rule Posters Sent to All 6,170 English GP Surgeries
New posters promoting Jess's rule, urging GPs to reconsider diagnoses after three appointments, are now in every English GP practice. A tribute to Jessica Brady, it aims to save lives.
Doctor in Erin Patterson case closes GP practice
The GP who first alerted police to triple mushroom killer Erin Patterson has shut his clinic, citing a regulator order and lack of support. Read the full story on the fallout.
GPs: Digital Harms Are a Public Health Crisis
The Royal College of GPs warns AI and social media harms are a public health issue, urging government action to protect children's wellbeing. Read the full story.
Jess's Rule: New GP Safety Initiative Launches Nationwide
A new patient safety rule, inspired by Jessica Brady's tragic death, urges GPs to reconsider diagnoses after three appointments. The initiative aims to prevent missed serious illnesses like cancer.
Jess's Rule Posters Rolled Out to All English GP Surgeries
Every GP surgery in England will display Jess's Rule posters, a new protocol urging doctors to reassess patients after three visits. The move honours Jessica Brady, who died in 2020.
New 'Jess's Rule' Aims to Prevent Missed Diagnoses in England
A new patient safety initiative named 'Jess's Rule' is being introduced to all GP practices in England, urging doctors to reconsider diagnoses if symptoms persist. Learn how it aims to save lives.
Jess's Rule Launched in All English GP Practices
A new 'three strikes' rule named after Jessica Brady is being promoted across England's GP surgeries to prevent missed diagnoses and save lives. Learn how it empowers patients and clinicians.
Jess's Rule Posters Rolled Out to All GP Practices in England
A new patient safety rule, inspired by Jessica Brady's tragic death, is being advertised in every GP surgery in England to prompt earlier diagnosis of serious illnesses like cancer.
GP Bulk Billing Rates Rebound After Government Incentives
Analysis reveals the proportion of fully bulk-billing GP clinics in Australia has nearly doubled to 40.2% following new Medicare incentives. Discover the regional disparities and expert critiques.
GP Bulk-Billing Rates Soar After Medicare Changes
Analysis reveals a dramatic surge in fully bulk-billing GP clinics across Australia following new government incentives, though access disparities persist. Discover the full impact.
GP banned for faking appointments for school pick-up
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after falsifying patient appointments to be on time for the school run. Read the full details of the misconduct tribunal.
GP banned for faking patient appointments
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after dishonestly creating fake appointments to leave work on time for the school run. Read the full tribunal details.
GP waiting times surge under Labour, analysis shows
New figures reveal 1.7 million patients waited over a month for a GP appointment in November. The Liberal Democrats condemn the 'damning failure'. Read the full analysis.
GP waiting times soar with 300k more facing month delays
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp rise in patients waiting over a month for a GP appointment since Labour took office. Read the full analysis and the political fallout.
Mass GP Practice Closures Warning Within Five Years
A leading medical accountant warns of mass GP surgery closures within five years unless funding and business models are urgently overhauled. Discover the crisis facing primary care.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Doctor suspended after drink-driving crash at school
A Leeds GP has been suspended for six months after admitting she 'could have killed someone' by driving drunk and crashing outside a school. Read the full tribunal details.
GP Online Booking Hailed as 'Streets Ahead' of Old System
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
NAO: GPs failing to support frail elderly patients
A damning NAO report reveals only 18% of frail patients had a fall risk assessment in 2024/25. GPs cite unsustainable workloads as the NHS faces a crisis in elderly care.
GP says 'fit to do' letters are over after skydive injury
An NHS GP predicts the end of doctors' approval letters for extreme activities after a student paralysed in a skydive sues for £15m. Read why GPs are refusing to sign.
GP's 5 Vital Symptoms That Need Medical Attention
ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five crucial signs, including a persistent cough and blood in urine, that warrant a GP appointment. Learn when to seek help and ease winter A&E pressure.
Grandmother's brain tumour misdiagnosed as depression
Pamela Cook, 65, died months after her dizziness was dismissed as depression. Her family is now fundraising for Brain Tumour Research to improve glioblastoma detection and treatment.
NHS Doctor: Please Cancel Unneeded GP Appointments
An NHS doctor urges patients to cancel unneeded GP slots, freeing up millions of wasted appointments annually. Learn how this simple act can ease NHS pressures.
Streeting strips BMA of GP contract negotiation role
Health Secretary Wes Streeting removes BMA as sole GP contract negotiator after accusing union leaders of lying. NHS England will now consult multiple groups from 2025.
GP John Stuart Brown's Legacy: 20,000 Surgeries
Discover how Dr John Stuart Brown's pioneering work in minor surgery transformed GP practices and saved the NHS thousands, leaving a lasting legacy on UK healthcare.
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