Law and ethics
What should a GP do when he or she believes that a patient with dementia is no longer safe to drive, or is faced with a mother asking what took…
Principles of good prescribing in primary care
As a GP, a solid understanding of the principles and practice of drug use is essential. At the same time, you must also be aware that often drugs are neither…
Continuity of care and the primary healthcare team
Continuity of Care A major benefit of our primary care system is to be able to provide care continuously over a number of years, building a history of the health…
Significant event analysis, audit and research
These three related activities have the common goal of improving practice for the benefit of patients. Significant event analysis (SEA) gives you a structure to ask questions about and learn…
Why do patients consult?
As a GP this is a fascinating question. Some patients seem to come in with trivia while others sit at home with chest pain determined not to worry the doctor….
