Opportunistic patient advice, in brief

What can you say to a patient in 30 seconds? Importantly, can you give them useful health advice in that time? Dave Hancock examines research and guidance about Making Every Contact Count

What is the position with declaration of GP earnings?

Ross Clark, a partner in the specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides some guidance on the thorny issue of having to declare GP earnings

Dealing with racism in the workplace

Racism is undoubtedly an incredibly sensitive issue, but ignorance is no justification for inaction. In this article, we dig a little deeper into how managers can familiarise themselves with the legal technicalities of managing racism at work

Treatment for opioid dependence and suicide prevention

A new study has shed light on the need for better treatment for opioid dependency in people who are at increased risk of suicide and self-harm

New firearms licensing guidance: GP responsibilities

On 1 November 2021, new guidance for firearms licensing, including new arrangements for medical checks for firearm certificates, came into effect. This article will discuss the key considerations for GPs and the practice team

Reflections on the old year and wishes for the new

Practice managers talk to Kathy Oxtoby about how they got through the challenges of 2021, the positives they will take away from last year and their wish list for the profession in 2022

NEWS in brief

A roundup of the latest news stories and developments affecting practice managers in the UK

Understanding new records management guidance

NHSX, the body responsible for NHS technology, digital and data, has released new guidance on record management. Ceylan Simsek, Case Manager at Medical Protection, explains the key points