Expert Insights

  The Continuous Internal Practice Debates and Indecision Over who Needs DBS Checks There is rarely a more factual statement about general practice than there are no two practices that…

  We first described our project on LGBTQI+ Disabled People: ‘Hardly anything is known about issues involving personal assistants and support workers and their relationships with LGBTQI+ Disabled People’. Then…

  In mixed patient groups oral nutritional supplements (ONS), sometimes referred to as sip feeds, have been shown to be effective in improving weight status. But do we know whether…

  In the recent Supreme Court decision of Michalak v General Medical Council, it was decided that an Employment Tribunal did have jurisdiction to hear a doctor’s complaint of discrimination…

Last week, I was honoured to be part of the 8th National Dementia Care Awards, which were sponsored by QCS. It was a great night out, and immensely inspiring: I…

    Medication is a valuable tool in social and health care. Used properly, it can solve or minimise acute or longer-term health problems. However, if it is wrongly prescribed,…

Introduction As Christmas fast approaches it’s time to get the tree up and those Christmas decorations from the store room in boxes. Decorations often get put on high shelves out…

Why Has Life in General Practice Become So Difficult? Working in and around general practice and primary care means that I am frequently party to conversations about how difficult life…