Category: Clinical

Clinical updates and guidelines for GP locums

Preventing type 2 diabetes: guidance for GPs (SIGN, 2025)

This is a new guideline from SIGN on preventing Type 2 Diabetes. It was published in March 2025.

Clinical psychologists to give GP talk on ADHD and autism outcomes

NASGP members are invited to a new talk, 'Better outcomes for patients with ADHD and autism', by Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins and Dr Jessie Gough.

Tirzepatide for managing overweight and obesity

This is guidance from NICE on tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in overweight and obesity was first published in December 2024.

Immunotherapy (Acarizax) for dust mite allergy and allergic rhinitis

NICE has approved the use of a new immunotherapy for treating house dust mite-related allergic rhinitis.

Allergy

Video: GP update – Crohn’s and colitis

Rachel Ainley, the head of research at Crohn’s and Colitis UK, joins lead nurse Pearl Avery for another free webinar.

Ophthalmologist Nigel Davies to present on loss of vision in GP

Consultant from Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital London to present on fast and slow symptoms of vision loss to NASGP members in April.

PUNs and DENs templates for sessional GPs – members’ download

When you discover Patients’ Unmet Needs you have found your first PUN, leading you on to then construct your DEN.

Podcast: GP update on bowel cancer

Experienced nurse Claire Coughlan, clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK, presents the NASGP’s second webinar given at 1pm on Thursday 6 February.

Video: GP update, Bowel Cancer UK: red flags, Lynch syndrome, pathways

Experienced nurse Claire Coughlan, clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK, presents the NASGP’s second webinar given at 1pm on Thursday 6 February.

Adrenal insufficiency in general practice (Nice, 2024)

There's a recommendation for every GP to skim these new guidelines, Dr Louise Hudman writes.

Infection in patients with absent or hypofunctional spleen (BSH 2024)

A guideline from the British Society of Haematology published in April 2024.

New GP learning event scheduled on bowel cancer diagnosis next month

Experienced nurse Claire Coughlan, clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK, will present the NASGP’s second webinar of the year at 1pm on Thursday 6 February.

Inquests: key considerations for GP locums

Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, explains how inquests work and why it is important that GP locums are aware of the process.

Vibegron in overactive bladder syndrome (Nice, 2024)

Like Mirabegron, Vibegron is also a beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonist.

Last chance to sign up for free GP physical activity webinar

GP speaker Dr Varun Anand will present ‘Physical activity for long-term conditions’ for NASGP’s last webinar of 2024.

Genetic testing for clopidogrel response (Nice 2024)

It advises that CYP2C19 genotype testing can be carried out on certain people to see if they will respond to clopidogrel.

Podcast: Spotting leukaemia early in general practice

This podcast features Dr Sarah Smith, a GP and member of the Leukaemia Care advisory panel, discussing the importance of early diagnosis of acute leukaemia.

Video: Managing leukaemia in general practice

Watch Dr Sarah Smith's presentation on diagnosing leukaemia.

What can GPs do to reduce the incidence of suicide?

Dr Emma Davies, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, highlights key considerations for GP locums on this complex issue

Video: Ophthalmology in general practice

Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Davies from St Thomas’ Hospital shares practical insights on diagnosing and managing common eye conditions in general practice.

Podcast: Ophthalmology in general practice with Nigel Davies

Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Davies from St Thomas’ Hospital shares practical insights on diagnosing and managing common eye conditions in general practice.