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Introduction to the incoming Editor — Domhnall Macauley
Let me introduce myself as the incoming editor of BJGP. What a time to start! Someone must have pressed the fast forward button — our medical world has started spinning at ever increasing speed and seems barely in control. Meanwhile, the rest of life has screeched to a halt. So much for a gentle introduction.
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Coronavirus articles
Video consultations in UK primary care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Samuel Trethewey is a Clinical Research Physician working in general practice in Cornwall. His...
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Getting ready for COVID-19 in a Somerset GP practice
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to pose an unprecedented challenge to the NHS’ provision of healthcare over the coming months. Epidemiological modelling predicts a burden of disease at least 8-times greater than current critical care capacity… Practices across the country, including Somerset’s Frome Medical Practice (FMP), are putting in place preparations needed to provide a breadth of primary care services
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COVID-19 in Lebanon: responding in a cash-strapped country
Lebanon diagnosed its first case of COVID-19 on February 21, 2020. After one day, policy makers launched a massive educational campaign to educate the public on how to prevent this virus. A week later, closure of nurseries, schools and universities was in effect. After 19 days of diagnosing the first case, closure of cafes, restaurants, hotels and gyms took place.
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Love in the time of Corona
One of the other customers, a regular like me who knew I was a doctor, rushed in to save me: ‘No, no. This lady is doing good work in this country.’ I surely am. I work for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. I call on you to speak up now. Demand that government suspends the NHS charging regulations that restrict access to the NHS for anyone suspected of having an irregular immigration status.
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Ten tips for telephone consultations about COVID-19
This guide, written by Roger Neighbour and experienced senior colleagues, is an aide-memoire for clinicians conducting telephone consultations to assess and advise patients concerned they may have coronavirus.
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Video consultations: a guide for practice
Many practices are now using or considering using alternatives to face-to-face consultations because of concerns about Covid-19. Important new information and guidance is now available to support video consultations. Produced by researchers at the University of Oxford, the document covers five key topics. When are video consultations appropriate, how can a practice get ready for them, how can clinicians conduct high-quality video consultations, what can patients do to prepare for and take part in them, and what is the research evidence for their quality and safety?
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More videos
Professor Trish Greenhalgh on video consultations and PPE
Trisha Greenhalgh is Professor of Primary Care Health Science working with the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Oxford. She talks about the evidence around video consultations and how the research can help GPs and nurses consult safely and with confidence. She also highlights the work they are doing on protective equipment and general practice specific concerns.
Read MoreGP Dave Triska has his own design for 3D printed face visors
Dr Dave Triska is a GP who has come up with a simple design for PPE face protection that was featured on Channel 4 news. We would always recommend using standard PPE but this video offers an insight into Dave’s process for manufacturing 3D printed face visors.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and radical changes in undergraduate medical education
Dr Sonia Kumar is Director of Primary Care Education at Imperial College London. She takes us through some of the radical changes in undergraduate medical education in the past few weeks with COVID-19.
Read MoreDramatic changes in general practice to manage COVID-19
Dr Komal Chadha talks through her experience as a salaried GP in London as the daily work of general practice dramatically alters.
Read MoreProfessor Azeem Majeed talks about COVID-19
Azeem Majeed is Professor of Primary Care and Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London and he is a world-leading primary care epidemiologist. In this short video he talks about the impact of COVID-19 generally and in his clinical practice.
Read MoreRCGP Chair vlog: 23 March 2020
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners and Dr Steve Mowle, RCGP Honorary Treasurer, talk about COVID-19 and personal protective equipment.
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Recent articles
The Future of Medicine
The Changing Face of Medicine project is gathering momentum. As President of the BMA, Professor Pali Hungin launched a project to look into the impact of fast moving technological advances, the shifting role of the doctor, the adequacy of medical education, the nature of public and patient expectations of clinicians, the need for visionary medical leadership, and the well-being of clinicians themselves.
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Women in medicine: increasing in numbers but not regard
Throughout the last century we have witnessed major advancements for women in the UK, but gender inequalities continue to exist in the workplace. The NHS, established with the intent to treat everyone equally, is no exception. On average, female GPs — who now make up more than half of our workforce — continue to feel undervalued, hold less senior roles, and receive lower pay when compared to men.
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My first year as a GP physician associate
When I first qualified as a physician associate (PA), I had no intention to work in general practice, at least until later in my career. I was unsure of the impact a PA could have in a GP setting prior to the much anticipated statutory regulation and associated prescribing rights. Having a physician associate within the practice has meant greater accessibility to appointments, less pressure on the on-call doctor, and improved prescribing rates in certain areas.
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BJGP Long Read: A valedictory note on my retirement
Claire Stillman is a recently retired GP who spent 30 years in Scottish general practice, the last...
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Opinion
Push your buttons
On cynicism. A post-election reverie.
David Misselbrook was a South London GP for 30 years. He was involved with GP training, CPD...
Clinical
Help with the day job
The stressed but not ‘mentally ill’: How can we actually help?
Rosie Marshall is a GP based in Wiltshire. General practice routinely involves supporting...
Innovation
Bright Ideas too
A video to help patients get the most out of 10 minutes
Ed Schwarz has just completed his GP training as an educational scholar in Cornwall and is now a...
Research
Get some evidence
GP home visits: more evidence is urgently needed to inform debate
This article is written by Drs Sarah Mitchell, Sarah Hillman, David Rapley, and Professor Jeremy...
Long Reads
Take a deeper dive
BJGP Long Read: Mistakes and responsibilities
Peter Aird is a GP in Bridgwater, Somerset. This week I recalled a study day that I went to some...
International
Distant horizons
GP in crisis: how does European family medicine compare?
Mary McCarthy is a GP in Shrewsbury., She is on the GPC and is interested in comparative health...
Arts
Expand your life
All The Little Lights: child sexual exploitation laid bare
We reviewed All the Little Lights in the March 2019 BJGP. A new production is on 12-17th August at...
Trainees and students
Why do you want to be a GP? The one question we don’t ask
The first question to practise before a job interview; the one we all know will make an appearance…right? Well, not if you’ve chosen to pursue a career in general practice. Whilst my colleagues were preparing evidence of their accomplishments and practising expected questions, I was revising for the entrance exam and practising OSCE based scenarios. So why is the entry to GP training so different, and what does that mean for the specialty?
News
Announcements etc
Podcast interview with BJGP Editor, Professor Roger Jones
Rajiv Chandegra is a GP, passionate about holding impactful conversations. He interviews Professor...
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