Who are the pathology nudge letters really targeting? Rather than rogue doctors, these letters seem to have been sent largely to GPs who treat our most vulnerable patients, writes Deborah Carrington.
The importance of being COVID ‘positive’ GP Associate Professor Vicki Kotsirilos lists some of the silver linings that have emerged alongside the dark clouds of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 ‘creation stories’ It is time to distil what we have learned from the pandemic, writes Dr Magdalena Simonis.
The vaping conundrum One patient’s journey exemplifies the difficult path GPs chart when helping people quit, writes Dr Hester Wilson.
Disturbing trend shows change in children’s mental health The increasing number of children being prescribed antidepressants is a sign of rising distress, says Dr Andrew Leech.
What is the future of general practice funding? Associate Professor Chris Hogan considers the current state of primary care and suggests basic steps for enacting change.
Do homeopathy clinical trials lead to reporting bias? Dr Carolyn Ee examines newly released evidence on the efficacy of homeopathy.
Is talking about sexual difficulties still taboo? New research shows a long delay in patients accessing help for sexual difficulties, writes Dr Anita Elias.
GPs are not ‘self-serving’ – we are desperate The issues around attracting doctors to general practice are long-term, complex and need to be carefully managed. The last thing we need is yet another attack on GPs, writes Dr Karen Price.
Weight stigma: Why everybody needs to act Weight stigma is one of the most common forms of discrimination in modern societies, alongside racism and sexism, writes Dr Georgia Rigas.