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GPs could support almost half of patients to quit antidepressants, finds trial
GPs could support almost half of patients to quit antidepressants, finds trial

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NHS dementia services ‘cannot meet need of newer treatments’
NHS dementia services ‘cannot meet need of newer treatments’

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Case of the month: What is the cause of this patient’s confusion?
Case of the month: What is the cause of this patient’s confusion?

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Only one in six patients experience antidepressant withdrawal, finds study
Only one in six patients experience antidepressant withdrawal, finds study

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Five top tips for better chronic pain management
Five top tips for better chronic pain management

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Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to anxiety disorders
Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to anxiety disorders

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Sponsored CPD: Key questions on digital mental health technologies
Sponsored CPD: Key questions on digital mental health technologies
GPs could become sole gatekeeper of gender change process under Labour
GPs could become sole gatekeeper of gender change process under Labour

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Sponsored CPD: Eczema and psoriasis – the mental health link
Sponsored CPD: Eczema and psoriasis – the mental health link
Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression
Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression
DHSC announces plans for expanded addiction services and relaxed naloxone regulations
DHSC announces plans for expanded addiction services and relaxed naloxone regulations

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Women drinkers particularly at risk of developing heart disease
Women drinkers particularly at risk of developing heart disease

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Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to depression
Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to depression

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Migraine: Myths and Facts
Migraine: Myths and Facts

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NHS England U-turns on plans to cut practitioner mental health service
NHS England U-turns on plans to cut practitioner mental health service

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NHS England reviewing future of practitioner mental health service
NHS England reviewing future of practitioner mental health service

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Children and young people ‘let down by unevidenced NHS gender care’
Children and young people ‘let down by unevidenced NHS gender care’

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NHS has no hope of meeting autism and ADHD demand, warns report
NHS has no hope of meeting autism and ADHD demand, warns report

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Casebook: Prescription drug dependence
Casebook: Prescription drug dependence

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NHS England announces ADHD taskforce to improve care  
NHS England announces ADHD taskforce to improve care  

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Progress in depression management: focusing on function
Progress in depression management: focusing on function
Rational referrals: Neurology  
Rational referrals: Neurology  
Six top tips on improving mental health support for children and young people
Six top tips on improving mental health support for children and young people

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Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid
Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid

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Young people seeking GP help for psychiatric symptoms have low ongoing contact
Young people seeking GP help for psychiatric symptoms have low ongoing contact

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NHS England bans use of puberty blockers for children ahead of service overhaul
NHS England bans use of puberty blockers for children ahead of service overhaul

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Mindfulness and CBT ‘are effective for some menopause symptoms’
Mindfulness and CBT ‘are effective for some menopause symptoms’

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Doctors warn of increase in poor health due to socio-economic inequalities
Doctors warn of increase in poor health due to socio-economic inequalities

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CPD: Key questions on primary headache disorder
CPD: Key questions on primary headache disorder

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UK Government must consider implications of diverging assisted dying laws’, MPs warn
UK Government must consider implications of diverging assisted dying laws’, MPs warn

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Long Covid has measurable impact on memory and cognition a year after infection
Long Covid has measurable impact on memory and cognition a year after infection

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Pulse in Print: How our investigations shone a light on the profession
Pulse in Print: How our investigations shone a light on the profession

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GPs ‘too overstretched’ to support mental health patients, BMA warns
GPs ‘too overstretched’ to support mental health patients, BMA warns

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RCGP to allow ‘gender critical’ conference to proceed
RCGP to allow ‘gender critical’ conference to proceed

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RCGP under pressure to cancel ‘gender critical’ conference
RCGP under pressure to cancel ‘gender critical’ conference

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Supporting autistic patients
Supporting autistic patients

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Transgender people more likely to report mental health condition
Transgender people more likely to report mental health condition

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Poor planning puts patients at risk when discharged from mental health inpatient care
Poor planning puts patients at risk when discharged from mental health inpatient care

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Government unveils plan to tackle medicine shortages
Government unveils plan to tackle medicine shortages

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Key questions: Neuralgias
Key questions: Neuralgias

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OCD linked with higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes
OCD linked with higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes

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GPs to only prescribe fluoroquinolone antibiotics as last resort, says MHRA
GPs to only prescribe fluoroquinolone antibiotics as last resort, says MHRA

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MHRA reviews risk of autism for children whose fathers took valproate
MHRA reviews risk of autism for children whose fathers took valproate

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Research urges suicide vigilance with perinatal depression
Research urges suicide vigilance with perinatal depression

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Labour promises ‘healthiest ever’ generation of children
Labour promises ‘healthiest ever’ generation of children

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GPs don’t have to enter shared care agreements with private ADHD prescribers, says LMC
GPs don’t have to enter shared care agreements with private ADHD prescribers, says LMC

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Four in five GPs experience ‘moral distress’, survey finds
Four in five GPs experience ‘moral distress’, survey finds

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NHS dental services to end without radical action, warns report
NHS dental services to end without radical action, warns report

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‘Expanded’ postnatal health check to address ‘unwarranted variation’
‘Expanded’ postnatal health check to address ‘unwarranted variation’

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Five-fold increase in transgender identity in GP patient records
Five-fold increase in transgender identity in GP patient records

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GPs asked to monitor patients treated by private medical cannabis clinics
GPs asked to monitor patients treated by private medical cannabis clinics

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Clinical issues in homeless care
Clinical issues in homeless care

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Transgender children asked to seek adult referral due to service black hole
Transgender children asked to seek adult referral due to service black hole

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GP patients request not to see doctors ‘based on skin colour’
GP patients request not to see doctors ‘based on skin colour’

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GPs join call for QOF to incentivise reduced antidepressant prescribing
GPs join call for QOF to incentivise reduced antidepressant prescribing

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GP campaign pays off with renewed funding for link workers
GP campaign pays off with renewed funding for link workers

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GP leaders want annual ADHD health check enhanced service
GP leaders want annual ADHD health check enhanced service

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Clinical conundrums: Unexpected computerised ECG interpretation
Clinical conundrums: Unexpected computerised ECG interpretation

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GPs can turn down requests from private transgender clinics, LMC advises
GPs can turn down requests from private transgender clinics, LMC advises

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Children with ADHD see GP twice as often in two years before diagnosis
Children with ADHD see GP twice as often in two years before diagnosis

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MDU members to access new mental wellbeing service
MDU members to access new mental wellbeing service

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New funding for drug and alcohol services ‘to reduce crime’ 
New funding for drug and alcohol services ‘to reduce crime’ 

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Minority ethnic patients struggle to access NHS talking therapies
Minority ethnic patients struggle to access NHS talking therapies

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GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE
GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE

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GPs asked for views on mental health training requirements
GPs asked for views on mental health training requirements

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Trailblazing GPs challenge decision to cut community link worker funding
Trailblazing GPs challenge decision to cut community link worker funding

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GPs urged to join veteran support scheme amid ‘triggering’ news
GPs urged to join veteran support scheme amid ‘triggering’ news

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Adolescent mental health: what, why and how?
Adolescent mental health: what, why and how?

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Greater use of private healthcare is increasing workload, GPs warn
Greater use of private healthcare is increasing workload, GPs warn

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More areas to get open-access mental health hubs for young people
More areas to get open-access mental health hubs for young people

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GPs asked to assess patients eligible for financial support amid cost-of-living crisis
GPs asked to assess patients eligible for financial support amid cost-of-living crisis

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NHS to become lead commissioner for gambling treatment
NHS to become lead commissioner for gambling treatment

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Draft guidance stresses GP role in identifying and managing alcohol use disorder
Draft guidance stresses GP role in identifying and managing alcohol use disorder

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MPTS acknowledges ‘stress and workload’ in decision to suspend GP who drank on the job
MPTS acknowledges ‘stress and workload’ in decision to suspend GP who drank on the job

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Painkiller use in inflammatory arthritis is ‘widespread’ despite no benefit
Painkiller use in inflammatory arthritis is ‘widespread’ despite no benefit

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GPs can prescribe apps to patients with low back pain, says NICE
GPs can prescribe apps to patients with low back pain, says NICE

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Police asks Scottish GPs to report patients at risk of domestic abuse
Police asks Scottish GPs to report patients at risk of domestic abuse

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Overdiagnosis: ADHD
Overdiagnosis: ADHD

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GPs should routinely ask patients about gambling, proposes new NICE guideline
GPs should routinely ask patients about gambling, proposes new NICE guideline

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Government reverts NHS advice to ‘sex-specific’ language
Government reverts NHS advice to ‘sex-specific’ language

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Government to promote low-alcohol alternatives to mitigate drinking harms
Government to promote low-alcohol alternatives to mitigate drinking harms

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GPs asked to contact ADHD patients to discuss medicines shortage
GPs asked to contact ADHD patients to discuss medicines shortage

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Poverty-stricken patients threat to GP time and mental health, warns RCGP
Poverty-stricken patients threat to GP time and mental health, warns RCGP

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NICE recommends GPs prescribe insomnia drug if CBT fails
NICE recommends GPs prescribe insomnia drug if CBT fails

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MDMA therapy significantly improves PTSD symptoms, finds study
MDMA therapy significantly improves PTSD symptoms, finds study

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NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment
NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment

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ADHD is ‘independent risk factor’ for serious mental health conditions
ADHD is ‘independent risk factor’ for serious mental health conditions

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NHS to pilot puzzles app to speed up dementia diagnosis
NHS to pilot puzzles app to speed up dementia diagnosis

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GP safe prescribing guidance to be updated as part of suicide prevention strategy
GP safe prescribing guidance to be updated as part of suicide prevention strategy

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War veterans asked to self-declare to their GP 
War veterans asked to self-declare to their GP 

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Marked fall in GP prescribing of opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
Marked fall in GP prescribing of opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs

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GPs asked to promote school attendance for kids with colds or anxiety
GPs asked to promote school attendance for kids with colds or anxiety

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Therapeutics update: Depression
Therapeutics update: Depression

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Remote GP consultations as effective as face to face for some conditions, say researchers
Remote GP consultations as effective as face to face for some conditions, say researchers

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GPs receiving ‘increasing requests’ to produce letters for emotional support pets
GPs receiving ‘increasing requests’ to produce letters for emotional support pets

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London GPs to send patients questionnaire on housing and loneliness
London GPs to send patients questionnaire on housing and loneliness

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Major conditions strategy to focus on lifestyle drivers and early diagnosis
Major conditions strategy to focus on lifestyle drivers and early diagnosis

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Home Office consulting on mandatory GP engagement in firearms licensing
Home Office consulting on mandatory GP engagement in firearms licensing

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Pain and mental health drugs ‘increase overdose risk’ in patients on opioid agonists
Pain and mental health drugs ‘increase overdose risk’ in patients on opioid agonists

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GPs to be given training on ME/CFS to counter ‘dismissive attitudes’
GPs to be given training on ME/CFS to counter ‘dismissive attitudes’

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New approach proposed to reduce burnout at GP practices
New approach proposed to reduce burnout at GP practices

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GPs encouraged to refer abusive patients to new rehabilitation pilot
GPs encouraged to refer abusive patients to new rehabilitation pilot

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New guide launched to support NHS staff after colleague suicide
New guide launched to support NHS staff after colleague suicide

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GP mental health impacted by long NHS waiting lists
GP mental health impacted by long NHS waiting lists

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Hepatitis C prevalence falls by 45% in England
Hepatitis C prevalence falls by 45% in England

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NICE lowers threshold for weight-loss surgery referrals
NICE lowers threshold for weight-loss surgery referrals

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Police to stop attending ‘inappropriate’ mental health callouts
Police to stop attending ‘inappropriate’ mental health callouts

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Record number of under-18s referred to CAMHS last year
Record number of under-18s referred to CAMHS last year

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MHRA consults on making codeine linctus prescription-only medication
MHRA consults on making codeine linctus prescription-only medication

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Patients with fibromyalgia at heightened risk of death, researchers warn
Patients with fibromyalgia at heightened risk of death, researchers warn

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NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines
NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines

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More adults than children diagnosed with ADHD for first time
More adults than children diagnosed with ADHD for first time

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MHRA to review information about rare ciprofloxacin suicide link
MHRA to review information about rare ciprofloxacin suicide link

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GPs seeing large rise in teen girls with eating disorders
GPs seeing large rise in teen girls with eating disorders

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Patients urged not to suddenly stop taking antidepressants after BBC programme
Patients urged not to suddenly stop taking antidepressants after BBC programme

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BMI limits on hip surgery ‘should be axed to reduce inequality’
BMI limits on hip surgery ‘should be axed to reduce inequality’

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NHS England backs down on plans for GPs to take lead on trans children referrals
NHS England backs down on plans for GPs to take lead on trans children referrals

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GP-led trial helps one in five patients quit opioid drugs in a year
GP-led trial helps one in five patients quit opioid drugs in a year

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One in 20 GPs currently accessing NHS practitioner mental health service
One in 20 GPs currently accessing NHS practitioner mental health service

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NICE approves novel oral drug rimegepant for preventing migraine
NICE approves novel oral drug rimegepant for preventing migraine

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Suggestion for GPs to take greater role in treatment of alcohol dependency
Suggestion for GPs to take greater role in treatment of alcohol dependency

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Medicinal cannabis ‘safe and effective’ to relieve cancer pain, say researchers
Medicinal cannabis ‘safe and effective’ to relieve cancer pain, say researchers

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One in three fibromyalgia and arthritis patients at risk from long-term opioid use
One in three fibromyalgia and arthritis patients at risk from long-term opioid use

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GPs asked to respond to Government ‘major conditions strategy’ call for evidence
GPs asked to respond to Government ‘major conditions strategy’ call for evidence

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GP mental health badly affected by staff shortages, finds survey
GP mental health badly affected by staff shortages, finds survey

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NICE approves nine new digital tools for treating anxiety and depression
NICE approves nine new digital tools for treating anxiety and depression

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Concerns raised over ADHD overdiagnosis by private prescribers
Concerns raised over ADHD overdiagnosis by private prescribers

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Insufficient evidence to justify most antidepressant prescribing in chronic pain
Insufficient evidence to justify most antidepressant prescribing in chronic pain

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GPs should ‘consider taking time to reflect on wellbeing’, says BMA guidance
GPs should ‘consider taking time to reflect on wellbeing’, says BMA guidance

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Four in ten GPs under GMC investigation have suicidal thoughts
Four in ten GPs under GMC investigation have suicidal thoughts

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Treating depression with ‘talking therapies’ may cut cardiovascular disease risk, say researchers
Treating depression with ‘talking therapies’ may cut cardiovascular disease risk, say researchers

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Covid treatments eligibility updated to include respiratory and neurological conditions
Covid treatments eligibility updated to include respiratory and neurological conditions

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Patients with ‘complex’ health issues being referred for social prescribing
Patients with ‘complex’ health issues being referred for social prescribing

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New wellbeing QOF indicator to reduce GP burnout risk
New wellbeing QOF indicator to reduce GP burnout risk

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NHS England prescribing director says he ‘no longer refers to pain clinics’
NHS England prescribing director says he ‘no longer refers to pain clinics’

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GPs should be cautious about prescribing painkillers for lower back pain
GPs should be cautious about prescribing painkillers for lower back pain

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Vaccination halves long Covid risk, large study finds
Vaccination halves long Covid risk, large study finds

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Young people ‘only admitted to mental health services after multiple attempts on own life’
Young people ‘only admitted to mental health services after multiple attempts on own life’

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Number of patients on ADHD drugs up by 85% since 2017
Number of patients on ADHD drugs up by 85% since 2017

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GPs showing signs of psychological stress and burnout in response to pandemic
GPs showing signs of psychological stress and burnout in response to pandemic

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Complicated pregnancy clinic: mental health
Complicated pregnancy clinic: mental health

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GPs asked to further cut addictive medicines prescribing after 450k script decline
GPs asked to further cut addictive medicines prescribing after 450k script decline

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NICE backs digital therapies for depression in draft guidance
NICE backs digital therapies for depression in draft guidance

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Key questions on identifying and managing suicide risk
Key questions on identifying and managing suicide risk

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Local authorities to get drug and alcohol treatment funding boost
Local authorities to get drug and alcohol treatment funding boost

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‘Psychosocially vulnerable’ more at risk of persistent fatigue after Covid
‘Psychosocially vulnerable’ more at risk of persistent fatigue after Covid

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Digital firearms alert system relaunched for EMIS practices
Digital firearms alert system relaunched for EMIS practices

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GPs use mindfulness and breathing techniques to reduce feelings of being overworked
GPs use mindfulness and breathing techniques to reduce feelings of being overworked

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Research shows link between beta blockers and reduction in violent crime
Research shows link between beta blockers and reduction in violent crime

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NICE proposes stricter logging of alcohol use by GPs in new draft quality standard
NICE proposes stricter logging of alcohol use by GPs in new draft quality standard

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More than one in five GP consultations caused or exacerbated by cost-of-living crisis
More than one in five GP consultations caused or exacerbated by cost-of-living crisis

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Health secretary announces plans for ‘major conditions’ strategy
Health secretary announces plans for ‘major conditions’ strategy

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Mental health ambulances to take pressure off A&E departments
Mental health ambulances to take pressure off A&E departments

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Record numbers of GPs seeking help with anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties
Record numbers of GPs seeking help with anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties

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Adults with depression from minority backgrounds should be supported by GPs, says NICE
Adults with depression from minority backgrounds should be supported by GPs, says NICE

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One in ten patients avoid taking up prescriptions because of cost, finds survey
One in ten patients avoid taking up prescriptions because of cost, finds survey

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GPs to participate in new pilots to improve dementia diagnosis rates in care homes
GPs to participate in new pilots to improve dementia diagnosis rates in care homes

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Boost to crisis mental health teams to take pressure off services this winter
Boost to crisis mental health teams to take pressure off services this winter

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One in four 17-19-year-olds have probable mental health disorder, study shows
One in four 17-19-year-olds have probable mental health disorder, study shows

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‘Long way to go’ before ‘game-changing’ Alzheimer’s drug reaches NHS
‘Long way to go’ before ‘game-changing’ Alzheimer’s drug reaches NHS

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Two new draft QOF indicators proposed by NICE
Two new draft QOF indicators proposed by NICE

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‘Strong evidence’ that e-cigarettes most effective way to quit smoking
‘Strong evidence’ that e-cigarettes most effective way to quit smoking

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Government to fast-track cutting-edge obesity drugs and cancer vaccines
Government to fast-track cutting-edge obesity drugs and cancer vaccines

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NICE recommends adapted shoes for severe osteoarthritis
NICE recommends adapted shoes for severe osteoarthritis

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NICE conditionally backs digital CBT for young people with anxiety
NICE conditionally backs digital CBT for young people with anxiety

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Psilocybin effective for treatment-resistant depression, research suggests
Psilocybin effective for treatment-resistant depression, research suggests

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CPD: Interpreting NICE guidance on depression in adults
CPD: Interpreting NICE guidance on depression in adults

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Patient experience of community mental health services remains poor, CQC warns
Patient experience of community mental health services remains poor, CQC warns

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People with severe mental illness now eligible for a Covid-19 booster
People with severe mental illness now eligible for a Covid-19 booster

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Are you a diagnostic genius? ‘I keep getting pain in my belly, mainly when I eat’
Are you a diagnostic genius? ‘I keep getting pain in my belly, mainly when I eat’

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Guidelines update: Drugs associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms
Guidelines update: Drugs associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms

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Mental health demand far outstrips capacity, BMA warns
Mental health demand far outstrips capacity, BMA warns

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Clinical clangers: ‘My headaches are getting worse, doctor – it must be my blood pressure’
Clinical clangers: ‘My headaches are getting worse, doctor – it must be my blood pressure’

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Number of people accessing NHS talking therapy up by one fifth
Number of people accessing NHS talking therapy up by one fifth

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Antidepressants in pregnancy not linked to autism, finds large study
Antidepressants in pregnancy not linked to autism, finds large study

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Guidelines update: NICE depression guidance
Guidelines update: NICE depression guidance

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GPs told to expect increase in patients seeking appointments due to Queen’s death
GPs told to expect increase in patients seeking appointments due to Queen’s death

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Poor mental health increases long Covid risk, finds study
Poor mental health increases long Covid risk, finds study

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ADHD drugs prescribing by GPs up by nearly one fifth
ADHD drugs prescribing by GPs up by nearly one fifth

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NICE guidance for GPs to regularly review self-harming patients finalised
NICE guidance for GPs to regularly review self-harming patients finalised

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Trusts cannot force GPs to carry out mental capacity reports without payment, says BMA
Trusts cannot force GPs to carry out mental capacity reports without payment, says BMA

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Symptomatic smokers without COPD do not benefit from bronchodilator therapy
Symptomatic smokers without COPD do not benefit from bronchodilator therapy

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Calls to BMA counselling service sky-rocket, with GPs making 63% of calls
Calls to BMA counselling service sky-rocket, with GPs making 63% of calls

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GPs in 11 areas to prescribe cycling and walking as part of £13m Government pilot
GPs in 11 areas to prescribe cycling and walking as part of £13m Government pilot

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Free vape starter kit helped 42% of patients quit smoking in GP-based trial
Free vape starter kit helped 42% of patients quit smoking in GP-based trial

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People with dementia ‘face up to two-year wait for diagnosis’
People with dementia ‘face up to two-year wait for diagnosis’

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CPD: How to care for transgender patients
CPD: How to care for transgender patients

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Drug-related deaths rise to record levels in England and Wales
Drug-related deaths rise to record levels in England and Wales

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Pandemic saw ‘50% rise’ in antipsychotics for dementia patients in care homes
Pandemic saw ‘50% rise’ in antipsychotics for dementia patients in care homes

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Pandemic alcohol consumption may cause thousands of extra deaths
Pandemic alcohol consumption may cause thousands of extra deaths

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Clinical clangers: ‘My ear infection is back again, can I get something to clear it up properly?’
Clinical clangers: ‘My ear infection is back again, can I get something to clear it up properly?’

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Depression not caused by ‘chemical imbalance’, say researchers
Depression not caused by ‘chemical imbalance’, say researchers

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Firearms alert system paused days after launch over accuracy concerns
Firearms alert system paused days after launch over accuracy concerns

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GPs to give patients with learning disability and autism ‘priority appointments’
GPs to give patients with learning disability and autism ‘priority appointments’

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GPs can now put firearms marker on patient records
GPs can now put firearms marker on patient records

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Antidepressant prescribing rises for sixth year in a row
Antidepressant prescribing rises for sixth year in a row

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Patients with ‘less severe’ depression to be offered wider choice of treatments
Patients with ‘less severe’ depression to be offered wider choice of treatments

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GPs should be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis through national trial, review concludes
GPs should be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis through national trial, review concludes

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Esketamine antidepressant nasal spray rejected by NICE
Esketamine antidepressant nasal spray rejected by NICE

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RCGP produces post-pandemic guide for prioritising long-term condition reviews
RCGP produces post-pandemic guide for prioritising long-term condition reviews

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GPs can prescribe phone app instead of sleeping pills for insomnia, says NICE
GPs can prescribe phone app instead of sleeping pills for insomnia, says NICE

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The [insert specialty here] referrals crisis
The [insert specialty here] referrals crisis

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How GPs are facing up to a mental health epidemic
How GPs are facing up to a mental health epidemic

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Two thirds of GPs providing specialist mental health support beyond their competence
Two thirds of GPs providing specialist mental health support beyond their competence

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Tribunal clears GPs accused of attempting to conceal sedative prescriptions
Tribunal clears GPs accused of attempting to conceal sedative prescriptions

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One in four GPs know a colleague who has died by suicide, finds survey
One in four GPs know a colleague who has died by suicide, finds survey

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Thousands unable to access perinatal mental health services, psychiatrists warn
Thousands unable to access perinatal mental health services, psychiatrists warn

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Antidepressants not ‘dependence-forming’ but cause withdrawal, determines NICE guideline
Antidepressants not ‘dependence-forming’ but cause withdrawal, determines NICE guideline

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Take our survey on mental health
Take our survey on mental health

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GPs invited to give evidence to inform new 10-year mental health plan
GPs invited to give evidence to inform new 10-year mental health plan

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Large increase in prescribing of anxiety medication for young adults, finds study
Large increase in prescribing of anxiety medication for young adults, finds study

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CQC-style body should hold NHS to account for GP burnout, says Gerada
CQC-style body should hold NHS to account for GP burnout, says Gerada

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GP-based addiction nurses effective in treating alcohol problems
GP-based addiction nurses effective in treating alcohol problems

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NICE: GPs should routinely ask pregnant women about drinking and record details
NICE: GPs should routinely ask pregnant women about drinking and record details

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Pharmacies to start offering advanced stop-smoking services
Pharmacies to start offering advanced stop-smoking services

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Getting the most from social prescribing
Getting the most from social prescribing

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GPs referred nearly 50% more children for urgent hospital care this winter
GPs referred nearly 50% more children for urgent hospital care this winter

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NHSE to begin ‘implementation plan’ for new mental health waiting time standards
NHSE to begin ‘implementation plan’ for new mental health waiting time standards

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Mythbuster: Are GPs issuing DNRs to teenage patients?
Mythbuster: Are GPs issuing DNRs to teenage patients?

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Clinical clangers: ‘She needs an antipsychotic, doctor – she’s started seeing and hearing things’
Clinical clangers: ‘She needs an antipsychotic, doctor – she’s started seeing and hearing things’

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Seeing same GP prevents polypharmacy and complications in dementia, says study
Seeing same GP prevents polypharmacy and complications in dementia, says study

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Scotland to invest millions in GP practice-based mental health advisers
Scotland to invest millions in GP practice-based mental health advisers

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GPs should regularly review self-harm patients, says draft NICE guidance
GPs should regularly review self-harm patients, says draft NICE guidance

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GPs to prioritise health checks of mental health patients during vaccinations
GPs to prioritise health checks of mental health patients during vaccinations

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1.3 million in UK report having long Covid, ONS survey suggests
1.3 million in UK report having long Covid, ONS survey suggests

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NICE depression guidelines signal move away from medication
NICE depression guidelines signal move away from medication

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Prescribing of antidepressants continues to rise in England
Prescribing of antidepressants continues to rise in England

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Final firearms guidance provides uniform process for GPs
Final firearms guidance provides uniform process for GPs

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NICE publishes wide-ranging new draft guidance on stopping antidepressants
NICE publishes wide-ranging new draft guidance on stopping antidepressants

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NICE: Antidepressants should not be first-line treatment for ‘less severe’ depression
NICE: Antidepressants should not be first-line treatment for ‘less severe’ depression

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Mental health conditions ‘put patients at greater risk of developing severe Covid’
Mental health conditions ‘put patients at greater risk of developing severe Covid’

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NICE: GPs should regularly review patients withdrawing from addictive medication
NICE: GPs should regularly review patients withdrawing from addictive medication

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Opioid prescriptions reduced when GPs urged to ‘think twice’, finds study
Opioid prescriptions reduced when GPs urged to ‘think twice’, finds study

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New Office for Health Improvement targets mental health in first campaign
New Office for Health Improvement targets mental health in first campaign

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Staying on antidepressants reduces risk of depression relapse, finds study
Staying on antidepressants reduces risk of depression relapse, finds study

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Labour pledges one-month mental health waiting time target for all patients
Labour pledges one-month mental health waiting time target for all patients

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MHRA has no plans to curb pregabalin prescribing by GPs
MHRA has no plans to curb pregabalin prescribing by GPs

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GP referral woes as number of children needing mental health support doubles
GP referral woes as number of children needing mental health support doubles

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Record number of GPs seeking mental health counselling amid media abuse
Record number of GPs seeking mental health counselling amid media abuse

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New GP guidance for sharing suicide risk information
New GP guidance for sharing suicide risk information

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NI GPs told to stop initiating pregabalin for neuropathic pain amid deaths rise
NI GPs told to stop initiating pregabalin for neuropathic pain amid deaths rise

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BMA calls for clarity on GP role in new firearms licensing guidance due within ‘weeks’
BMA calls for clarity on GP role in new firearms licensing guidance due within ‘weeks’

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Local authority spending on drug and alcohol misuse cut by 15% over four years
Local authority spending on drug and alcohol misuse cut by 15% over four years

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BMA calls for patient expectations to be managed as over half of GPs suffer abuse
BMA calls for patient expectations to be managed as over half of GPs suffer abuse

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Pharmacists should administer opioid overdose-reversal drug, proposes Government

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Relieve GP pressure, says GMC amid rise in trainer burnout

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NHSE proposes new four-week waiting-time target for child mental health services
NHSE proposes new four-week waiting-time target for child mental health services

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Government to trial GP health checks for patients with autism
Government to trial GP health checks for patients with autism

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Long Covid-related mental illness
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Alcoholic liver deaths rose sharply during pandemic, shows PHE report

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Antidepressant prescriptions rose but other mental health medications fell during pandemic

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First-ever NICE acne guideline recommends mental health support

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Two million people may have had long Covid, finds Government study
Two million people may have had long Covid, finds Government study

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Pregnant women on sodium valproate to be reminded to urgently see GP

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NICE draft guidance recommends new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
NICE draft guidance recommends new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis

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CPD: Key Questions on alcohol related problems
CPD: Key Questions on alcohol related problems

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One in nine people suffered poor mental health when pandemic hit, finds study
One in nine people suffered poor mental health when pandemic hit, finds study

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Lack of evidence on safe methods to stop antidepressants, study finds
Lack of evidence on safe methods to stop antidepressants, study finds

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GPs struggling under pressure of pandemic mental health problems, RCGP warns
GPs struggling under pressure of pandemic mental health problems, RCGP warns

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Fatigue and headache ‘most common Covid vaccine side effects’
Fatigue and headache ‘most common Covid vaccine side effects’

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CQC to review children and young people’s mental health services during pandemic
CQC to review children and young people’s mental health services during pandemic

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Quarter of new mothers say mental health needs not being met at GP six-week check

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Gerada: 22% more GPs presenting to burnout service than pre-Covid
Gerada: 22% more GPs presenting to burnout service than pre-Covid

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Ten top tips: Headache after AZ Covid vaccination (updated 21 April)

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GPs warned against involvement in ‘Cancard’ cannabis ID scheme
GPs warned against involvement in ‘Cancard’ cannabis ID scheme

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Child mental health services need urgent funding to tackle pandemic impact
Child mental health services need urgent funding to tackle pandemic impact

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NICE: GPs should ‘encourage and support’ some patients to stop taking opioids for chronic pain
NICE: GPs should ‘encourage and support’ some patients to stop taking opioids for chronic pain

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Structured opioid and gabapentinoid reviews become compulsory for PCNs
Structured opioid and gabapentinoid reviews become compulsory for PCNs

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Over one million people living with long Covid symptoms in UK, finds ONS
Over one million people living with long Covid symptoms in UK, finds ONS

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IAPT services to cooperate with long Covid clinics under pandemic mental health plan
IAPT services to cooperate with long Covid clinics under pandemic mental health plan

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New Office for Health Promotion to assume PHE responsibilities
New Office for Health Promotion to assume PHE responsibilities

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GP staff less likely to have time to recuperate after Covid, warns report
GP staff less likely to have time to recuperate after Covid, warns report

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Majority of hospitalised coronavirus patients suffer long Covid post-discharge
Majority of hospitalised coronavirus patients suffer long Covid post-discharge

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Government must firm up national advice on DNACPR orders, finds CQC review
Government must firm up national advice on DNACPR orders, finds CQC review

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Fatigue lasting months most common long Covid symptom, finds NIHR review
Fatigue lasting months most common long Covid symptom, finds NIHR review

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Homeless people to be jabbed against Covid as priority list updated
Homeless people to be jabbed against Covid as priority list updated

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Erenumab recommended for some migraine patients under commercial deal
Erenumab recommended for some migraine patients under commercial deal

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Smokers who use vaping to quit more likely to be successful, says PHE
Smokers who use vaping to quit more likely to be successful, says PHE

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MHRA warns of pregabalin ‘breathing difficulties’
MHRA warns of pregabalin ‘breathing difficulties’

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‘More than 40% of people suffer trauma following Covid-19′
‘More than 40% of people suffer trauma following Covid-19′

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NHS England working on ‘accessible model’ for homeless Covid vaccinations
NHS England working on ‘accessible model’ for homeless Covid vaccinations

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PCNs to share costs of mental health workers with community trusts
PCNs to share costs of mental health workers with community trusts

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GPs and councils prioritise homeless people for Covid vaccinations
GPs and councils prioritise homeless people for Covid vaccinations

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Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic
Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic

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Symptom sorter – Loin pain
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CQC review finds evidence of ‘inappropriate’ DNR decisions during pandemic
CQC review finds evidence of ‘inappropriate’ DNR decisions during pandemic

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Covid: People with learning disabilities had ‘six times higher’ death rate
Covid: People with learning disabilities had ‘six times higher’ death rate

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One in five Covid survivors diagnosed with mental illness, finds study
One in five Covid survivors diagnosed with mental illness, finds study

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Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted
Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted

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NHS unable to cope with lockdown problem drinking, warn top psychiatrists
NHS unable to cope with lockdown problem drinking, warn top psychiatrists

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Barbers to be trained in mental health support as part of £10m suicide prevention plan
Barbers to be trained in mental health support as part of £10m suicide prevention plan

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GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown
GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown

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Proposed ban on opioids for chronic pain leaves GPs with scant options
Proposed ban on opioids for chronic pain leaves GPs with scant options

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GPs told to catch up on face-to-face health checks for the severely mentally ill
GPs told to catch up on face-to-face health checks for the severely mentally ill

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Depression rates double in UK during pandemic
Depression rates double in UK during pandemic

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Sorry to be in pain
Sorry to be in pain

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GPs should not prescribe opioids for chronic pain, says NICE
GPs should not prescribe opioids for chronic pain, says NICE

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PCNs urged to hire mental health specialists and physios in Covid aftermath
PCNs urged to hire mental health specialists and physios in Covid aftermath

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Clare Gerada to head up new gambling support service for GP patients
Clare Gerada to head up new gambling support service for GP patients

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Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care
Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care

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Mental health referrals decline by estimated 30-40% during pandemic
Mental health referrals decline by estimated 30-40% during pandemic

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GPs fearing ‘imminent’ surge in mental health issues related to Covid-19
GPs fearing ‘imminent’ surge in mental health issues related to Covid-19

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Nearly 600 general practice staff sign up for Covid mental health session
Nearly 600 general practice staff sign up for Covid mental health session

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GPs much more likely to spot domestic violence following in-depth training
GPs much more likely to spot domestic violence following in-depth training

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All GP practice staff can now access Covid-19 counselling service
All GP practice staff can now access Covid-19 counselling service

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Patients recovering from Covid-19: How to manage their psychological needs – 16 April
Patients recovering from Covid-19: How to manage their psychological needs – 16 April

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NHS begins to ‘restore’ non-Covid services starting with cancer and mental health
NHS begins to ‘restore’ non-Covid services starting with cancer and mental health

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NICE: GPs should advise paracetamol over ibuprofen for Covid-19
NICE: GPs should advise paracetamol over ibuprofen for Covid-19

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Health minister pledges mental health support in response to coronavirus
Health minister pledges mental health support in response to coronavirus

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Government lifts bulk-buy importing restrictions on medical cannabis
Government lifts bulk-buy importing restrictions on medical cannabis

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One in five mental health patients don’t feel safe in NHS care, ombudsman warns
One in five mental health patients don’t feel safe in NHS care, ombudsman warns

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Guideline of the month: Cannabis-based medicinal products
Guideline of the month: Cannabis-based medicinal products

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Experts call for action on OTC codeine ahead of first NICE chronic pain guideline
Experts call for action on OTC codeine ahead of first NICE chronic pain guideline

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GPs need to be alerted to beta blocker overdose risk, says NHS safety watchdog
GPs need to be alerted to beta blocker overdose risk, says NHS safety watchdog

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GPs are signing 7% more fit notes than a year ago
GPs are signing 7% more fit notes than a year ago

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Patient died by suicide after A&E referred him back to his GP
Patient died by suicide after A&E referred him back to his GP

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Clinical digest – top stories in January

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Black and Asian patients prescribed dementia drugs differently to white patients
Black and Asian patients prescribed dementia drugs differently to white patients

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One in six women report post-traumatic stress almost a year after early miscarriage
One in six women report post-traumatic stress almost a year after early miscarriage

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One in four children ‘rejected by mental health services, despite extra funding’
One in four children ‘rejected by mental health services, despite extra funding’

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BMA calls for ‘minimum CAMHS investment standard’ to stop cash being diverted
BMA calls for ‘minimum CAMHS investment standard’ to stop cash being diverted

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Children rejected by NHS mental health trusts as criteria for GP referrals tightens
Children rejected by NHS mental health trusts as criteria for GP referrals tightens

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Revealed: How CAMHS are restricting GPs’ referrals
Revealed: How CAMHS are restricting GPs’ referrals

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Limit out-of-area rehabilitation for people with complex psychosis, NICE says
Limit out-of-area rehabilitation for people with complex psychosis, NICE says

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Wide variation in GPs’ approach to emotional distress and depression, finds study
Wide variation in GPs’ approach to emotional distress and depression, finds study

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Patients with anxiety visit GP, but those with depression go to A&E, finds study
Patients with anxiety visit GP, but those with depression go to A&E, finds study

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Teen girls with anxiety at greater risk of developing eating disorders
Teen girls with anxiety at greater risk of developing eating disorders

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CPD: Key questions on out-of-hours care
CPD: Key questions on out-of-hours care

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End of year clinical digest
End of year clinical digest

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One-to-one GP pain service helped patients cut opioid use, finds small study
One-to-one GP pain service helped patients cut opioid use, finds small study

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CAMHS referral waiting times in Wales improved by 13% in a month
CAMHS referral waiting times in Wales improved by 13% in a month

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Risk of death increases three-fold if patients co-prescribed methadone and benzodiazepines
Risk of death increases three-fold if patients co-prescribed methadone and benzodiazepines

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Number of patients completing IAPT drops as longer waiting times rise
Number of patients completing IAPT drops as longer waiting times rise

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IAPT self-referral system biased against low income patients, research suggests
IAPT self-referral system biased against low income patients, research suggests

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Lack of mental health services putting pressure on GPs, survey shows
Lack of mental health services putting pressure on GPs, survey shows

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NICE approves first two cannabis-based medicines for NHS use
NICE approves first two cannabis-based medicines for NHS use

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Labour pledges £845m for child mental health services
Labour pledges £845m for child mental health services

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Smoking can increase risk of depression and schizophrenia, study finds
Smoking can increase risk of depression and schizophrenia, study finds

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GP practice warns new patients they will not routinely prescribe opiates
GP practice warns new patients they will not routinely prescribe opiates

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Over seven in 10 doctors face ‘superdoctor syndrome’
Over seven in 10 doctors face ‘superdoctor syndrome’

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CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 2
CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 2

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Ministers lift serious shortage protocol on 10mg capsules of fluoxetine
Ministers lift serious shortage protocol on 10mg capsules of fluoxetine

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The consequences of an underfunded mental health system
The consequences of an underfunded mental health system

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Teenager dies after GP mental health referral is rejected
Teenager dies after GP mental health referral is rejected

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NHS mental health support offered to all doctors in England
NHS mental health support offered to all doctors in England

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PHE launches new mental health resource for patients
PHE launches new mental health resource for patients

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GPs may have to assess mental health and mental capacity free of charge
GPs may have to assess mental health and mental capacity free of charge

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GP died by suicide after fears over sharing his mental health diagnosis, inquest hears
GP died by suicide after fears over sharing his mental health diagnosis, inquest hears

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Antidepressant usage in over 65s increases, despite fewer depression diagnoses
Antidepressant usage in over 65s increases, despite fewer depression diagnoses

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GPs agree to stop charging mental health patients for debt forms
GPs agree to stop charging mental health patients for debt forms

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Longer GP appointments needed to ensure proper mental health care, says RCGP
Longer GP appointments needed to ensure proper mental health care, says RCGP

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CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 1
CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 1

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Addiction to prescription drugs: GPs stuck between a rock and a hard place
Addiction to prescription drugs: GPs stuck between a rock and a hard place

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CCG delays surgery in obese patients in move that ‘risks opioid dependency’
CCG delays surgery in obese patients in move that ‘risks opioid dependency’

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Coroner calls for changes to discharge letter procedures after patient death
Coroner calls for changes to discharge letter procedures after patient death

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Opioid prescribing in primary care on the rise in England
Opioid prescribing in primary care on the rise in England

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Tailored support needed for patients affected by suicide, NICE says
Tailored support needed for patients affected by suicide, NICE says

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Deaths from drug poisoning reach all-time high
Deaths from drug poisoning reach all-time high

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GPs could prescribe medicinal cannabis under shared care arrangements, says NICE
GPs could prescribe medicinal cannabis under shared care arrangements, says NICE

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Almost 97% of ‘out-of-area’ mental health patients are inappropriate
Almost 97% of ‘out-of-area’ mental health patients are inappropriate

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CBT effective for insomnia but access to treatment needs to improve, says RCGP
CBT effective for insomnia but access to treatment needs to improve, says RCGP

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Prescription drug addiction review must boost funding for pain services, say GPs
Prescription drug addiction review must boost funding for pain services, say GPs

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BMA calls for equal treatment for mental and physical ill health
BMA calls for equal treatment for mental and physical ill health

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There is a long way to go to destigmatise mental illness
There is a long way to go to destigmatise mental illness

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Let’s demand support to stop GP suicide
Let’s demand support to stop GP suicide

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Coroner criticises GPs for not following NICE guidance after suicide of patient
Coroner criticises GPs for not following NICE guidance after suicide of patient

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​Better primary care services needed to curb self-harm in young people
​Better primary care services needed to curb self-harm in young people

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5% of GPs have sought help from mental health service
5% of GPs have sought help from mental health service

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Pharmacy regulator ‘is putting burden of policing online pharmacists on GPs’
Pharmacy regulator ‘is putting burden of policing online pharmacists on GPs’

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Opioid medicines to carry new addiction warning labels
Opioid medicines to carry new addiction warning labels

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The impact of pregabalin reclassification on GP prescribers
The impact of pregabalin reclassification on GP prescribers

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GP workload is a matter of life and death
GP workload is a matter of life and death

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Child mental health services are a postcode lottery, finds study
Child mental health services are a postcode lottery, finds study

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‘Little evidence’ that e-cigarettes promote smoking in teenagers, finds study
‘Little evidence’ that e-cigarettes promote smoking in teenagers, finds study

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Preventing suicide amongst GPs needs a system-wide change
Preventing suicide amongst GPs needs a system-wide change

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GPC to push for GPs to be ‘anonymised’ in patient complaints
GPC to push for GPs to be ‘anonymised’ in patient complaints

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Mental health problems ‘shockingly high’ in young pregnant women
Mental health problems ‘shockingly high’ in young pregnant women

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NHS trust to give GPs ‘augmented reality’ advice for patients at risk of suicide
NHS trust to give GPs ‘augmented reality’ advice for patients at risk of suicide

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GP burnout expert will chair new forum to deliver long-term plan
GP burnout expert will chair new forum to deliver long-term plan

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GPs should encourage smoking cessation to prevent rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests
GPs should encourage smoking cessation to prevent rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests

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One in three GPs suffer from burnout due to workload, figures show
One in three GPs suffer from burnout due to workload, figures show

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GPs should have access to a ‘Samaritans-style’ mental health service, says HEE
GPs should have access to a ‘Samaritans-style’ mental health service, says HEE

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GPs should refer more elderly depression patients for non-drug treatments
GPs should refer more elderly depression patients for non-drug treatments

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Government medicine regulator launches major opioids review to cut prescribing
Government medicine regulator launches major opioids review to cut prescribing

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NICE: Treat mild depression in children and young people with digital CBT
NICE: Treat mild depression in children and young people with digital CBT

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Fears over side effects of alcohol addiction drug ‘unfounded’, claims study
Fears over side effects of alcohol addiction drug ‘unfounded’, claims study

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Patients who repeatedly miss GP appointments more likely to die
Patients who repeatedly miss GP appointments more likely to die

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Alcohol care teams to be rolled out as part of the NHS long-term plan
Alcohol care teams to be rolled out as part of the NHS long-term plan

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Government on course to miss NHS mental health workforce target ‘by 15,000’
Government on course to miss NHS mental health workforce target ‘by 15,000’

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GPs fear for young patients’ mental health due to waiting times
GPs fear for young patients’ mental health due to waiting times

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Pupils to access mental health support in schools, says health secretary
Pupils to access mental health support in schools, says health secretary

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In full: RCGP guide to cannabis-based medicines
In full: RCGP guide to cannabis-based medicines

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Patients want to see GPs for appointments more quickly, says watchdog
Patients want to see GPs for appointments more quickly, says watchdog

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Number of GP patients co-prescribed gabapentinoids and opioids triples
Number of GP patients co-prescribed gabapentinoids and opioids triples

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​GP dementia screening aids ‘often misclassify’ patients, finds study
​GP dementia screening aids ‘often misclassify’ patients, finds study

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We need to tackle societal problems to stem the tide of mental illness
We need to tackle societal problems to stem the tide of mental illness

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NHS claims IAPT programme had over 50% ‘recovery’ rate last year
NHS claims IAPT programme had over 50% ‘recovery’ rate last year

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Pfizer’s failed pregabalin patent appeal means NHS could reclaim £502m
Pfizer’s failed pregabalin patent appeal means NHS could reclaim £502m

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Obesity causes depression even if patient is healthy, finds study
Obesity causes depression even if patient is healthy, finds study

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Perfection in an imperfect world
Perfection in an imperfect world

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GPs to benefit from national ‘social prescribing academy’, says Hancock
GPs to benefit from national ‘social prescribing academy’, says Hancock

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Rise in patients leaving IAPT treatment early prompts GP concern
Rise in patients leaving IAPT treatment early prompts GP concern

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GPs ‘should stop co-prescribing mirtazapine and SSRIs for depression’
GPs ‘should stop co-prescribing mirtazapine and SSRIs for depression’

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Daily e-cigarette users ‘twice as likely’ to suffer heart attack, finds study
Daily e-cigarette users ‘twice as likely’ to suffer heart attack, finds study

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This budget has done nothing to heal the NHS or general practice
This budget has done nothing to heal the NHS or general practice

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Autumn Budget statement pledges £2bn for crisis mental health services
Autumn Budget statement pledges £2bn for crisis mental health services

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Nearly 1,400 in support of petition for GP workload cap following doctor suicide
Nearly 1,400 in support of petition for GP workload cap following doctor suicide

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Form of ketamine could soon be licensed for treatment-resistant depression
Form of ketamine could soon be licensed for treatment-resistant depression

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How our mental health nurse reduced GP workload and cut prescription costs
How our mental health nurse reduced GP workload and cut prescription costs

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GPs to refer patients with mental health problems to the Red Cross
GPs to refer patients with mental health problems to the Red Cross

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Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs from April
Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs from April

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First city adopts new system for sharing GP patient records across services
First city adopts new system for sharing GP patient records across services

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Prime Minister sets 2023 deadline for GP loneliness referrals
Prime Minister sets 2023 deadline for GP loneliness referrals

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Connecting can help us overcome the mental distress in our ranks
Connecting can help us overcome the mental distress in our ranks

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Specialists will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis from November
Specialists will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis from November

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GPs asked to prescribe bird watching in latest social scheme
GPs asked to prescribe bird watching in latest social scheme

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Working life: A shift as a forensic medic
Working life: A shift as a forensic medic

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NAO: CAMHS will face ‘significant unmet need’ even if Government targets reached
NAO: CAMHS will face ‘significant unmet need’ even if Government targets reached

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Local GPs to support long-term health of Grenfell fire victims with £50m NHS funding
Local GPs to support long-term health of Grenfell fire victims with £50m NHS funding

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NICE antidepressant withdrawal guidance ‘misleading’ and ‘without evidence’
NICE antidepressant withdrawal guidance ‘misleading’ and ‘without evidence’

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NHS expands doctor mental health scheme after GPs helped to continue working
NHS expands doctor mental health scheme after GPs helped to continue working

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NICE to issue second draft of depression guidelines due to out-of-date evidence
NICE to issue second draft of depression guidelines due to out-of-date evidence

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CPD: Key questions on insomnia
CPD: Key questions on insomnia

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Patients with severe mental illness have worse physical health, GP data reveal
Patients with severe mental illness have worse physical health, GP data reveal

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Child mental health services ‘not fit for purpose’, says top psychiatrist
Child mental health services ‘not fit for purpose’, says top psychiatrist

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Newly-qualified GPs among most vulnerable to burnout, says top GP
Newly-qualified GPs among most vulnerable to burnout, says top GP

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Six times more children self-report mental illness than 20 years ago, says research
Six times more children self-report mental illness than 20 years ago, says research

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Limit drugs prescribed to young people at risk of self-harm, GPs told
Limit drugs prescribed to young people at risk of self-harm, GPs told

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Burnout in doctors doubles risk of patient safety incidents, study finds
Burnout in doctors doubles risk of patient safety incidents, study finds

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Dilemma: Patient always attends with suspected abusive partner
Dilemma: Patient always attends with suspected abusive partner

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Top GP issues mental health warning as 400 doctors die by suicide
Top GP issues mental health warning as 400 doctors die by suicide

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Lower on-treatment blood pressures linked to death and cognitive decline in over-85s
Lower on-treatment blood pressures linked to death and cognitive decline in over-85s

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More than one fifth of 14-year-old girls self harm, survey finds
More than one fifth of 14-year-old girls self harm, survey finds

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NHS England asks GPs to house mental health therapists within practices
NHS England asks GPs to house mental health therapists within practices

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Ritalin should be first drug choice for children with ADHD, finds study
Ritalin should be first drug choice for children with ADHD, finds study

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Two in five GPs have experienced mental health problems, finds survey
Two in five GPs have experienced mental health problems, finds survey

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Cannabis debate leaves GPs facing a prescribing conundrum
Cannabis debate leaves GPs facing a prescribing conundrum

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NICE to reconsider advice that GPs should use gabapentinoids for sciatica
NICE to reconsider advice that GPs should use gabapentinoids for sciatica

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Consultants to advise GPs on patients who fail mental health referral criteria
Consultants to advise GPs on patients who fail mental health referral criteria

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QOF mental health indicators have no impact on suicide rates, says study
QOF mental health indicators have no impact on suicide rates, says study

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GP-patient relationship is crucial for social prescribing uptake, study finds
GP-patient relationship is crucial for social prescribing uptake, study finds

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Pulling a sickie
Pulling a sickie

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NICE: GPs should avoid anticholinergic drugs which raise dementia risk
NICE: GPs should avoid anticholinergic drugs which raise dementia risk

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GP consultation rates increase by a third in children with parental depression
GP consultation rates increase by a third in children with parental depression

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Still a doctor
Still a doctor

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It makes clinical and political sense to decriminalise all drugs
It makes clinical and political sense to decriminalise all drugs

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Specialist doctors to gain right to prescribe medicinal cannabis by autumn
Specialist doctors to gain right to prescribe medicinal cannabis by autumn

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Government to trial child and adolescent mental health four-week referral deadline
Government to trial child and adolescent mental health four-week referral deadline

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Antidepressant prescriptions increased by half a million last year
Antidepressant prescriptions increased by half a million last year

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New health secretary pledges £4.5m towards GP social prescribing
New health secretary pledges £4.5m towards GP social prescribing

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We must support patients struggling with disability benefits
We must support patients struggling with disability benefits

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‘I know I’ve lost weight but it’s really not a problem’ – managing anorexia
‘I know I’ve lost weight but it’s really not a problem’ – managing anorexia

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The GPs who shaped NHS general practice: Professor Steve Field
The GPs who shaped NHS general practice: Professor Steve Field

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‘I just don’t care anymore’ – managing adolescent depression
‘I just don’t care anymore’ – managing adolescent depression

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Cancer patients 20% more likely to die by suicide, warns new research
Cancer patients 20% more likely to die by suicide, warns new research

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GPs should interview relatives when assessing dementia, says NICE
GPs should interview relatives when assessing dementia, says NICE

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Diamorphine shortage could last until next year, GPs warned
Diamorphine shortage could last until next year, GPs warned

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We are still way behind in our attitudes to mental health
We are still way behind in our attitudes to mental health

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GPs could be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis pending Government review
GPs could be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis pending Government review

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GPs to advise patients on dementia risk as part of NHS Health Checks
GPs to advise patients on dementia risk as part of NHS Health Checks

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Sorry but the drugs do work
Sorry but the drugs do work

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Pharmacy leaders warn GPs of diamorphine shortage
Pharmacy leaders warn GPs of diamorphine shortage

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Embedding occupational therapists in primary care could save NHS £200m a year
Embedding occupational therapists in primary care could save NHS £200m a year

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Evidence for nicotine preloading ‘insufficient’, study finds
Evidence for nicotine preloading ‘insufficient’, study finds

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GPs should refer PTSD patients within month of trauma, NICE proposes
GPs should refer PTSD patients within month of trauma, NICE proposes

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Almost half of GP consultations ‘now include a mental health issue’
Almost half of GP consultations ‘now include a mental health issue’

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‘A complete personality change’ – managing bipolar disorder
‘A complete personality change’ – managing bipolar disorder

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Home Office stops GP from prescribing cannabis to epileptic child
Home Office stops GP from prescribing cannabis to epileptic child

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Dementia patients may be able to come off antipsychotics, study suggests
Dementia patients may be able to come off antipsychotics, study suggests

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Antidepressants linked to weight gain in second year
Antidepressants linked to weight gain in second year

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BME patients less likely to be offered evidence-based schizophrenia treatment
BME patients less likely to be offered evidence-based schizophrenia treatment

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Stress leaves ‘one in four’ GPs unable to cope ‘once a week’

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Wealth not education impacts the likelihood of developing dementia, study finds

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£25m investment announced for areas worst affected by suicide
£25m investment announced for areas worst affected by suicide

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NICE reconsults on depression guidelines after experts warn of ‘significant flaws’

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Finding solace in A&E

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GPs should get mental health days to cope with stress, urges charity
GPs should get mental health days to cope with stress, urges charity

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GPs should use cognitive therapy to reduce antidepressant use after recovery

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GPs could consider anxiety as a dementia risk indicator, study says

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NHS England pledges full coverage for perinatal mental health services

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600 mental health workers and 700 pharmacists added to GP practices
600 mental health workers and 700 pharmacists added to GP practices

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Long-term anticholinergics raise dementia risk, finds study

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GPs told to review 27,000 patients on valproate ‘within months’
GPs told to review 27,000 patients on valproate ‘within months’

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Children of alcoholics to get fast access to mental health services
Children of alcoholics to get fast access to mental health services

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NICE delays depression guideline labelled ‘not fit for purpose’ by GP expert group
NICE delays depression guideline labelled ‘not fit for purpose’ by GP expert group

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‘More than half’ of opioid patients found non-drug intervention helpful

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Adjusting to widowhood – and GP life back in the UK

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A quarter of patients did not disclose symptoms to their GP, finds study
A quarter of patients did not disclose symptoms to their GP, finds study

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More people to access personal health budgets under Government plans

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Alcohol recommended limits should be further reduced, finds study
Alcohol recommended limits should be further reduced, finds study

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GP set to run his 50th marathon to raise money for mental health

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‘I’ve overdosed again’ – managing recurrent self-harm

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GMC investigating 30 doctors over online prescribing
GMC investigating 30 doctors over online prescribing

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Patients with pre-diabetes and depression more likely to develop dementia

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GPs urged to look out for ADHD symptoms in female patients
GPs urged to look out for ADHD symptoms in female patients

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Is more of the same really good enough?

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Substance misuse services to receive funding boost
Substance misuse services to receive funding boost

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Time to listen to patients about prescription problems

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‘My baby isn’t growing properly’ – managing postnatal depression

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Patients face long waits as one in seven trusts fails to resume elective care

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Antidepressants more effective than placebo for acute depression, study finds
Antidepressants more effective than placebo for acute depression, study finds

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Pets help people with long-term mental health conditions
Pets help people with long-term mental health conditions

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Prescription opioids linked to an increased risk of pneumonia
Prescription opioids linked to an increased risk of pneumonia

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GPs should keep record of patients with high use of opioids, say researchers
GPs should keep record of patients with high use of opioids, say researchers

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How I helped reduce mental health admissions and waiting times
How I helped reduce mental health admissions and waiting times

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Tackling prescription drug addiction requires more than a Government review
Tackling prescription drug addiction requires more than a Government review

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Government launches major review into prescription drug addiction
Government launches major review into prescription drug addiction

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NICE recommends new online therapy tool for depression
NICE recommends new online therapy tool for depression

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Gabapentinoids restrictions would create ‘unnecessary burden’ on GPs, says BMA
Gabapentinoids restrictions would create ‘unnecessary burden’ on GPs, says BMA

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Chronic pain patients to receive group support in new opioid reduction trial
Chronic pain patients to receive group support in new opioid reduction trial

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‘I feel like something awful will happen’ – managing OCD

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A tearful anxious patient – managing PTSD

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Over 42,000 dementia patients on antipsychotics, show first data
Over 42,000 dementia patients on antipsychotics, show first data

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Prescribe chronic pain medications for shorter periods of time, researchers advise
Prescribe chronic pain medications for shorter periods of time, researchers advise

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GPs to face ban on OTC prescribing for self-limiting illnesses
GPs to face ban on OTC prescribing for self-limiting illnesses

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​Guided self help should be first-line therapy for binge-eating disorder, NICE recommends
​Guided self help should be first-line therapy for binge-eating disorder, NICE recommends

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GPs offered mindfulness for free to relieve winter pressures

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Four in five doctors under investigation feel process is ‘needlessly protracted’

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Scared to eat in public – managing social anxiety disorder

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GPs report ‘85% increase’ in patients with mental health conditions
GPs report ‘85% increase’ in patients with mental health conditions

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Revealed: one in seven GPs turns to alcohol and drugs to cope
Revealed: one in seven GPs turns to alcohol and drugs to cope

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GP practices failing to spot mental ill health in children, claims CQC
GP practices failing to spot mental ill health in children, claims CQC

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MPs to investigate safety of e-cigarettes
MPs to investigate safety of e-cigarettes

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Wales to introduce minimum alcohol pricing
Wales to introduce minimum alcohol pricing

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The gabapentin quiz
The gabapentin quiz

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I keep hearing voices, doc… (what, you too?)

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‘Lifestyle medicine’ could revolutionise patient care
‘Lifestyle medicine’ could revolutionise patient care

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Should GPs ask proactively about patients’ sexual orientation?
Should GPs ask proactively about patients’ sexual orientation?

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GPs report increased rates of self harm among teenage girls
GPs report increased rates of self harm among teenage girls

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We read all the journals … so you don’t have to

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Physician associates ‘pose high potential risk’ and should be regulated
Physician associates ‘pose high potential risk’ and should be regulated

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GPs should ask elderly ‘if they like visits from grandchildren’ to spot depression
GPs should ask elderly ‘if they like visits from grandchildren’ to spot depression

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GPs need a different approach to chronic pain
GPs need a different approach to chronic pain

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What to do if you suspect a patient of abusing a gabapentinoid
What to do if you suspect a patient of abusing a gabapentinoid

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Should GPs stop prescribing gabapentinoids?
Should GPs stop prescribing gabapentinoids?

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NHS chief pledges ‘very substantial, medium-term GP indemnity solution’
NHS chief pledges ‘very substantial, medium-term GP indemnity solution’

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Doctors’ health in long-term decline, finds study
Doctors’ health in long-term decline, finds study

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Potent analgesics destroy lives: we must stop prescribing them
Potent analgesics destroy lives: we must stop prescribing them

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Children with chronic fatigue helped by training course

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Pregabalin and gabapentin set to become controlled drugs
Pregabalin and gabapentin set to become controlled drugs

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#GPnews: GPs urged to refer mentally unwell patients to leisure centre
#GPnews: GPs urged to refer mentally unwell patients to leisure centre

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57 CCGs underspend mental health budgets despite overall increase
57 CCGs underspend mental health budgets despite overall increase

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Government negotiators working to secure recognition of EU GPs after Brexit
Government negotiators working to secure recognition of EU GPs after Brexit

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Health anxiety talking therapy ‘reduces unnecessary GP appointments’
Health anxiety talking therapy ‘reduces unnecessary GP appointments’

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Antidepressant use in pregnancy linked to child psychiatric disorders
Antidepressant use in pregnancy linked to child psychiatric disorders

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Draft NICE guidance identifies people at higher risk of ADHD
Draft NICE guidance identifies people at higher risk of ADHD

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Too many people are on antidepressants – GPs must act now
Too many people are on antidepressants – GPs must act now

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One in three fit notes issued by GPs are for mental health conditions
One in three fit notes issued by GPs are for mental health conditions

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Lack of continuity can make women less likely to seek perinatal mental health support

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Two new faces join GP negotiating team
Two new faces join GP negotiating team

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#GPnews: Google to question patients on whether they suffer depression
#GPnews: Google to question patients on whether they suffer depression

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GPs to shoulder costs of reversing patients from branded to generic pregabalin
GPs to shoulder costs of reversing patients from branded to generic pregabalin

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Man jailed for GP assault after being refused analgesics
Man jailed for GP assault after being refused analgesics

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​#GPnews: ‘Four times’ as many children on antidepressants
​#GPnews: ‘Four times’ as many children on antidepressants

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Wales increases funding for eating disorders by £500,000 per year
Wales increases funding for eating disorders by £500,000 per year

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GPs urged to discuss ‘social’ side effects of antidepressants with patients
GPs urged to discuss ‘social’ side effects of antidepressants with patients

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#GPnews: Instagram analysis ‘better than GPs’ at detecting depression
#GPnews: Instagram analysis ‘better than GPs’ at detecting depression

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NHS to treat extra one million mental health patients by 2020/21
NHS to treat extra one million mental health patients by 2020/21

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#GPnews: Mental health chief calls out BBC for ‘stigmatising’ anti-depressants
#GPnews: Mental health chief calls out BBC for ‘stigmatising’ anti-depressants

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Key questions on chronic pain (1 CPD hour)
Key questions on chronic pain (1 CPD hour)

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GPs urged by MPs to prescribe poetry and painting
GPs urged by MPs to prescribe poetry and painting

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#GPnews: GP negotiating in ‘capable hands’, as Dr Richard Vautrey takes the reins

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One in three benzodiazepine prescriptions last over a year, GPs warned
One in three benzodiazepine prescriptions last over a year, GPs warned

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Aerobic exercise improves fibromyalgia, says new Cochrane review
Aerobic exercise improves fibromyalgia, says new Cochrane review

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No increased risk of death with benzodiazepine use, study finds
No increased risk of death with benzodiazepine use, study finds

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Measuring stress levels may help predict onset of migraines, study finds
Measuring stress levels may help predict onset of migraines, study finds

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NHS England issues GP advice in light of terror incidents
NHS England issues GP advice in light of terror incidents

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Two candidates confirmed in running for top GP negotiating post
Two candidates confirmed in running for top GP negotiating post

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CPD: Key questions on migraine
CPD: Key questions on migraine

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Antidepressant prescribing growing faster than other areas
Antidepressant prescribing growing faster than other areas

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Opioids: GPs set to be central in reduction drive
Opioids: GPs set to be central in reduction drive

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Plans for GPs to annually review patients prescribed opioids under discussion
Plans for GPs to annually review patients prescribed opioids under discussion

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BMA calls for pregabalin to be reclassified as a controlled drug
BMA calls for pregabalin to be reclassified as a controlled drug

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Patients sent for mental health treatment 500 miles away
Patients sent for mental health treatment 500 miles away

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Nearly 2,000 patients suffer ‘potential’ harm from SBS correspondence mistake
Nearly 2,000 patients suffer ‘potential’ harm from SBS correspondence mistake

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GP practices told to switch patients back on to generic pregabalin
GP practices told to switch patients back on to generic pregabalin

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#GPnews: MP Steve Brine ‘set for general practice health minister brief’
#GPnews: MP Steve Brine ‘set for general practice health minister brief’

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GPs ‘need extra funding’ to identify postnatal depression
GPs ‘need extra funding’ to identify postnatal depression

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GPs accused of referring ‘too many’ patients to child mental health services
GPs accused of referring ‘too many’ patients to child mental health services

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Fifth of GP referrals to child mental health services bounced back
Fifth of GP referrals to child mental health services bounced back

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GPs less likely to refer older patients to talking therapy
GPs less likely to refer older patients to talking therapy

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Half of areas plan to cancel or delay NHS spending this year, report reveals
Half of areas plan to cancel or delay NHS spending this year, report reveals

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‘They have us in a pincer movement over prescribing warfarin’
‘They have us in a pincer movement over prescribing warfarin’

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Dementia: from presentation to management

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NHS England missing targets for ‘urgent’ eating disorder referrals

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We need to stop prescribing antidepressants in primary care
We need to stop prescribing antidepressants in primary care

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GPC to draw up report on potential co-payments to support general practice
GPC to draw up report on potential co-payments to support general practice

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Over 500 GPs seek out mental health support service in first four months
Over 500 GPs seek out mental health support service in first four months

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GPs warned as gabapentinoids are linked to heroin overdose deaths
GPs warned as gabapentinoids are linked to heroin overdose deaths

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GPs urged to consider myocardial infarction risk when prescribing NSAIDs
GPs urged to consider myocardial infarction risk when prescribing NSAIDs

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Low-intensity talking therapy ‘does not prevent depression relapse’
Low-intensity talking therapy ‘does not prevent depression relapse’

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Fast-track training could salvage potential GPs ‘lost to the profession’ says GPC
Fast-track training could salvage potential GPs ‘lost to the profession’ says GPC

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Doubts over abolition of QOF as BMA continues to negotiate indicators
Doubts over abolition of QOF as BMA continues to negotiate indicators

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Diagnosing facial pain

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MPs concerned with level of GP access for patients with learning disabilities
MPs concerned with level of GP access for patients with learning disabilities

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CCGs cutting spending on mental health despite NHS pledges
CCGs cutting spending on mental health despite NHS pledges

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New GMC approach slashes number of fitness-to-practise investigations
New GMC approach slashes number of fitness-to-practise investigations

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GP social prescribing drive ‘unacceptable’ given lack of evidence, warn researchers
GP social prescribing drive ‘unacceptable’ given lack of evidence, warn researchers

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ADHD is not a disability – I should know
ADHD is not a disability – I should know

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NHS chief admits plans to expand CAMHS workforce in doubt
NHS chief admits plans to expand CAMHS workforce in doubt

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#GPnews: Mental health affected by England housing crisis, say GPs
#GPnews: Mental health affected by England housing crisis, say GPs

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#GPnews: Physical and mental health boosted by ‘life skills’
#GPnews: Physical and mental health boosted by ‘life skills’

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This is what we should be telling potential GPs
This is what we should be telling potential GPs

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What do I need to know about the updated GMC Confidentiality guidance?
What do I need to know about the updated GMC Confidentiality guidance?

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When to suspect spinal stenosis
When to suspect spinal stenosis

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‘Practice meltdown’ biggest cause of GP mental health problems
‘Practice meltdown’ biggest cause of GP mental health problems

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Calls for GPs to receive better training on suicide prevention

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GP practices will not be funded to employ therapists despite GPFV pledge
GP practices will not be funded to employ therapists despite GPFV pledge

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Rural GP practices aim to become more accessible to gay and transgender patients
Rural GP practices aim to become more accessible to gay and transgender patients

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​#GPnews: Jeremy Hunt watching mental health spending ‘like a hawk’
​#GPnews: Jeremy Hunt watching mental health spending ‘like a hawk’

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Call for ibuprofen sale to be restricted to pharmacies following cardiac concerns
Call for ibuprofen sale to be restricted to pharmacies following cardiac concerns

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#GPnews: M&S to start hosting mental health chat groups
#GPnews: M&S to start hosting mental health chat groups

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One in 20 GP patients ‘have a gambling problem’
One in 20 GP patients ‘have a gambling problem’

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Clinical round-up: March
Clinical round-up: March

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GPs warned off-label antidepressant prescribing ‘lacks evidence’
GPs warned off-label antidepressant prescribing ‘lacks evidence’

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GPs come under fire for ‘not referring enough’ patients to eating disorder specialists
GPs come under fire for ‘not referring enough’ patients to eating disorder specialists

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#GPnews: Long-winded rambling identified as early dementia warning
#GPnews: Long-winded rambling identified as early dementia warning

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How our home opioid overdose kits are saving lives
How our home opioid overdose kits are saving lives

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GPs should not be expected to initiate cancer prevention drugs, says report
GPs should not be expected to initiate cancer prevention drugs, says report

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NSAIDs have ‘clinically unimportant’ effect on back pain
NSAIDs have ‘clinically unimportant’ effect on back pain

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LMC negotiates QOF opt-out for GP practices until April
LMC negotiates QOF opt-out for GP practices until April

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GPs ‘rush’ to new national mental health support service on launch day
GPs ‘rush’ to new national mental health support service on launch day

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Tailored risk advice increased patient uptake of stop smoking services
Tailored risk advice increased patient uptake of stop smoking services

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CCG drops plans to cut IVF and vulnerable adult care after ‘incredible’ public response
CCG drops plans to cut IVF and vulnerable adult care after ‘incredible’ public response

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GP social prescribing can reduce appointments ‘by over one fifth’
GP social prescribing can reduce appointments ‘by over one fifth’

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Ten top tips – bipolar disorder
Ten top tips – bipolar disorder

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New BMA negotiator to take on firearms licensing row with the Government

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RCGP steps up fight against conversion therapy
RCGP steps up fight against conversion therapy

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NICE urges GPs to review mental health of people with learning disabilities every year
NICE urges GPs to review mental health of people with learning disabilities every year

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PM to end ‘injustice’ of GPs charging ill patients for protection from debt agencies
PM to end ‘injustice’ of GPs charging ill patients for protection from debt agencies

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GP contract negotiations delayed ‘because of Brexit’, says GPC
GP contract negotiations delayed ‘because of Brexit’, says GPC

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GPs to be paid £150 to diagnose and treat dementia
GPs to be paid £150 to diagnose and treat dementia

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Influential MPs call for cross-party plan to tackle health and care funding crisis
Influential MPs call for cross-party plan to tackle health and care funding crisis

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Non-BMA union allowed to join hospital doctors’ contract negotiations
Non-BMA union allowed to join hospital doctors’ contract negotiations

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Practice staff ‘at risk’ from violent patient contract confusion
Practice staff ‘at risk’ from violent patient contract confusion

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Quick guide: Mitigating the potential risks of being in a federation

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Book review: The dementia whisperer by Agnes Juhasz
Book review: The dementia whisperer by Agnes Juhasz

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NICE urges GPs to refer for suspected eating disorder ‘without delay’
NICE urges GPs to refer for suspected eating disorder ‘without delay’

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Group of GP practices negotiate block indemnity deal with defence organisation
Group of GP practices negotiate block indemnity deal with defence organisation

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GPs could be asked for more health information on benefits claimants
GPs could be asked for more health information on benefits claimants

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How we became a dementia friendly surgery
How we became a dementia friendly surgery

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GPs should encourage lonely patients to take up singing and arts classes, say NICE
GPs should encourage lonely patients to take up singing and arts classes, say NICE

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Over 10m people are drinking at harmful levels, PHE warns
Over 10m people are drinking at harmful levels, PHE warns

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#GPnews: GP mental health lead says doctors suffering from NHS ‘PTSD’
#GPnews: GP mental health lead says doctors suffering from NHS ‘PTSD’

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The treatment – anxiety disorders
The treatment – anxiety disorders

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GPs told to potentially offer millions more HIV tests under new NICE guidelines
GPs told to potentially offer millions more HIV tests under new NICE guidelines

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NICE pushes through guidance limiting GP prescribing options for low back pain
NICE pushes through guidance limiting GP prescribing options for low back pain

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GPs to access mental health support from January
GPs to access mental health support from January

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GP-led CBT weight-loss programme ‘beats standard approach’
GP-led CBT weight-loss programme ‘beats standard approach’

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GPs’ ability to diagnose dementia hampered by ‘complex’ referral criteria, finds study
GPs’ ability to diagnose dementia hampered by ‘complex’ referral criteria, finds study

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‘Worried well’ at increased risk of heart disease, study finds
‘Worried well’ at increased risk of heart disease, study finds

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Fewer than half of GPs are training in mental health setting
Fewer than half of GPs are training in mental health setting

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Influential MPs say £10bn NHS investment figure is ‘incorrect’
Influential MPs say £10bn NHS investment figure is ‘incorrect’

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GP practices to offer psychological therapy to patients with long-term conditions
GP practices to offer psychological therapy to patients with long-term conditions

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Deprivation linked to poor recovery from mental illness
Deprivation linked to poor recovery from mental illness

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Mental health budget increases ‘not reaching the front line’
Mental health budget increases ‘not reaching the front line’

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#GPnews: Health secretary sets out plan for safer maternity care
#GPnews: Health secretary sets out plan for safer maternity care

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#GPnews: Researchers find vitamin D link to dementia
#GPnews: Researchers find vitamin D link to dementia

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Mental health crisis teams becoming ‘default’ for treating suicidal patients
Mental health crisis teams becoming ‘default’ for treating suicidal patients

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GP dismisses patient’s ADHD self-diagnosis
GP dismisses patient’s ADHD self-diagnosis

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One in five young women have common mental health disorder
One in five young women have common mental health disorder

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NSAIDs linked to heart failure in elderly patients
NSAIDs linked to heart failure in elderly patients

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#GPnews: Younger women at ‘highest mental health risk’
#GPnews: Younger women at ‘highest mental health risk’

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Thousands of GP pension statements ‘potentially incorrect’
Thousands of GP pension statements ‘potentially incorrect’

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RCGP issues ‘gratitude journal’ for GPs to write down positive aspects of their lives
RCGP issues ‘gratitude journal’ for GPs to write down positive aspects of their lives

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#GPnews: Over half of CCGs are cutting mental health budgets
#GPnews: Over half of CCGs are cutting mental health budgets

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NICE plans to curb use of drugs for low-back pain ‘delayed’
NICE plans to curb use of drugs for low-back pain ‘delayed’

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GPs can refer ex-soldiers to MOD if they took mefloquine
GPs can refer ex-soldiers to MOD if they took mefloquine

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#GPnews: Public health warning as temperatures reach 34C
#GPnews: Public health warning as temperatures reach 34C

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GPC appoints CCG chair to top negotiating body
GPC appoints CCG chair to top negotiating body

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#GPnews: Newcastle United fans encouraged to discuss their mental health
#GPnews: Newcastle United fans encouraged to discuss their mental health

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Gabapentinoids – the new diazepam?
Gabapentinoids – the new diazepam?

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#GPnews: Men ‘more likely to discuss mental health with their barbers than their GPs’
#GPnews: Men ‘more likely to discuss mental health with their barbers than their GPs’

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New RCGP chair tops list of most influential GPs in the UK
New RCGP chair tops list of most influential GPs in the UK

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Vaping causes similar heart damage to smoking tobacco
Vaping causes similar heart damage to smoking tobacco

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Bipolar GP dies by suicide ‘following patient complaint about online blog’
Bipolar GP dies by suicide ‘following patient complaint about online blog’

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Government approves new stricter alcohol guideline
Government approves new stricter alcohol guideline

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NHS England announces £365m for perinatal mental health
NHS England announces £365m for perinatal mental health

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GPs reminded to ask SSRI patients about illicit drug use after citalopram death
GPs reminded to ask SSRI patients about illicit drug use after citalopram death

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Cash-strapped CCG to cut GP counselling services
Cash-strapped CCG to cut GP counselling services

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GPs should make the most of the tools available for lower back pain
GPs should make the most of the tools available for lower back pain

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More than half of GPs and practice staff physical illness caused by stress
More than half of GPs and practice staff physical illness caused by stress

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Orthopaedic clinic – complex regional pain syndrome
Orthopaedic clinic – complex regional pain syndrome

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#GPnews: NHS mental health services are ‘terrible’, says Labour leadership contender
#GPnews: NHS mental health services are ‘terrible’, says Labour leadership contender

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Partners faced with £800,000 potential liability following practice closure
Partners faced with £800,000 potential liability following practice closure

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Book review: Digital Healthcare, The Essential Guide
Book review: Digital Healthcare, The Essential Guide

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Transgender identity shouldn’t be classed as mental disorder say researchers
Transgender identity shouldn’t be classed as mental disorder say researchers

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GPs’ details included in 500 confidential records lost by CQC
GPs’ details included in 500 confidential records lost by CQC

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We cut appointments and depression scripts with relationship counselling
We cut appointments and depression scripts with relationship counselling

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GP mental health support service to launch in January 2017
GP mental health support service to launch in January 2017

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New cheaper therapy could reduce depression referral times
New cheaper therapy could reduce depression referral times

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Take heart. The pain could be so much worse
Take heart. The pain could be so much worse

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RCGP launches perinatal mental health toolkit for GPs
RCGP launches perinatal mental health toolkit for GPs

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GPs to get funding to boost health checks in people with serious mental illness
GPs to get funding to boost health checks in people with serious mental illness

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#GPnews: Consultants contract negotiations restarted
#GPnews: Consultants contract negotiations restarted

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GPs should treat signs of sepsis as urgently as chest pain, advises NICE
GPs should treat signs of sepsis as urgently as chest pain, advises NICE

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400 potential new GPs trapped in MRCGP limbo as GP leaders call for reform
400 potential new GPs trapped in MRCGP limbo as GP leaders call for reform

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ADHD is societal, not biological
ADHD is societal, not biological

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We should be treating the societal, not biological cause of ADHD
We should be treating the societal, not biological cause of ADHD

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Physician associates ‘unlikely to fill essential workforce gaps’ in near future
Physician associates ‘unlikely to fill essential workforce gaps’ in near future

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Guideline of the month – managing side-effects of antipsychotics
Guideline of the month – managing side-effects of antipsychotics

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Initial figures indicate vast improvement in GP trainee recruitment
Initial figures indicate vast improvement in GP trainee recruitment

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Antidepressant prescribing has more than doubled in ten years
Antidepressant prescribing has more than doubled in ten years

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Junior doctors vote against BMA-negotiated contract deal
Junior doctors vote against BMA-negotiated contract deal

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#GPnews: Labour Party responds to Pulse child mental health investigation
#GPnews: Labour Party responds to Pulse child mental health investigation

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Five quick tips to ensure better care for children with mental health problems
Five quick tips to ensure better care for children with mental health problems

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A national disgrace: NHS fails to treat child mental health
A national disgrace: NHS fails to treat child mental health

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Two-thirds of GP referrals for child mental health lead to no treatment
Two-thirds of GP referrals for child mental health lead to no treatment

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GPs come under pressure to stop prescribing over-the-counter drugs
GPs come under pressure to stop prescribing over-the-counter drugs

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Over half of GP partners would go salaried ‘if offered the right deal’
Over half of GP partners would go salaried ‘if offered the right deal’

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Longer GP appointments ‘highly cost effective’, finds major study
Longer GP appointments ‘highly cost effective’, finds major study

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#GPnews: Patients ‘share leftover opioids with friends and family’

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New guide teaches patients to speak to GPs about mental health

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#GPnews: Mental health problems hit personal finances, shows survey

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NHS looks to Poland, Spain and Romania to find new GPs

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Effectiveness of alcohol-dependency drug questioned by researchers

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Children wait ‘ten years’ for mental health help

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NHS calls on GPs to review prescriptions of patients with learning disabilities

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GPs should initiate gender dysphoria hormones in ‘exceptional circumstances’

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Accountants predict potential ‘£16bn’ a year NHS black hole by 2020

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GPs should prescribe gardening to patients, finds report

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#GPnews: Magic mushrooms hope for incurable depression

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Vast majority of GPs concerned about child mental health services

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Telehealth schemes effective for depressed patients, say reseachers

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NHS England ‘substantially off target’ with £22bn savings plan

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CSA practice case: Chest pain

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Half of mental health providers report funding freeze or cuts

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CSA practice case: Shoulder pain

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Ten top tips – eating disorders

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RCP: E-cigarettes benefit public health and ‘should be promoted’

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Influential MPs question rollout of seven-day routine GP appointments

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Pulse ‘instrumental’ in successful campaign to secure GP mental health support

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NHS to ‘fully fund’ 3,000 mental health workers in practices

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Burnt out GPs to access new services in landmark victory for Pulse campaign

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Major UK study finds 20% drop in dementia risk in 20 years

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CSA practice case: Calf pain

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Trainees and locums least likely to disclose mental health issues
Trainees and locums least likely to disclose mental health issues

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GP prescribing of strong opioids up by more than a fifth in two years

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Can GP ‘resilience’ coaches help stave off burnout?

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Review everyone on paracetamol for back pain, recommends NICE advisor

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Book review: Living with Schizophrenia by Dr Neel Burton

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NICE’s back pain guidance is a pain in the…

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GP burnout service to close after 25 years due to NHS funding cuts

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Spike in winter deaths down to flu and dementia in older people, experts claim

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GMC to spare doctors with mental health problems from a full investigation

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Mental health trust forced to cut services

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GPs to self-refer to fitness-to-work assessments under new national service

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Obscure diagnosis – chronic testicular pain
Obscure diagnosis – chronic testicular pain

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Wales extends occupational health support services to all GPs
Wales extends occupational health support services to all GPs

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GPs to monitor mental health of all patients who own guns
GPs to monitor mental health of all patients who own guns

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Overseas GP recruitment should increase, says influential working group
Overseas GP recruitment should increase, says influential working group

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#GPnews: Government failing to answer ‘basic questions on mental health’
#GPnews: Government failing to answer ‘basic questions on mental health’

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Substantial fall in primary care antibiotic prescribing
Substantial fall in primary care antibiotic prescribing

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Clinical round-up – news and drug updates in April

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Mental health trust to run GP practices alongside GP provider company

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NICE dramatically reduces drug options for low back pain
NICE dramatically reduces drug options for low back pain

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Prescribing paracetamol for osteoarthritis has no benefit, says study

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Check depressed patients for ADHD symptoms, study suggests
Check depressed patients for ADHD symptoms, study suggests

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Summary of the 2016/17 GP contract negotiations from NHS Employers
Summary of the 2016/17 GP contract negotiations from NHS Employers

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50% hike in antidepressant use in UK children
50% hike in antidepressant use in UK children

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GPs told to refuse requests to manage eating disorders
GPs told to refuse requests to manage eating disorders

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Are we set for a revolution in mental health?
Are we set for a revolution in mental health?

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GPs should be incentivised to check memory problems, says dementia czar

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Clinical round-up – news and drug updates in March

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£9.5m to be invested in GP access projects in Scotland

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Tailored acupuncture ‘can help reduce pain’
Tailored acupuncture ‘can help reduce pain’

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Why we need a mental health worker for every practice
Why we need a mental health worker for every practice

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Prime Minister’s GP dementia diagnosis drive increased ‘false alarms’ by 150%

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Revealed: the dementia diagnosis drive that went too far
Revealed: the dementia diagnosis drive that went too far

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‘These figures are alarming’
‘These figures are alarming’

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Embattled £42m dementia DES to end from April
Embattled £42m dementia DES to end from April

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£1bn uplift for mental health to come out of existing CCG budgets
£1bn uplift for mental health to come out of existing CCG budgets

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GP referral for counselling services improves anxiety and depression in stressed men
GP referral for counselling services improves anxiety and depression in stressed men

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GPs forced to diagnose mental illness in children ‘outside their competence’
GPs forced to diagnose mental illness in children ‘outside their competence’

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Train at least 700 mental health specialist GPs by 2020, recommends taskforce
Train at least 700 mental health specialist GPs by 2020, recommends taskforce

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GPs must be aware of risk in misuse of non-prescription meds, claims study

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‘We should not go back to a mental health worker in each practice’, says NHS chief

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Cancer campaigners call for tobacco industry to ‘cough up’
Cancer campaigners call for tobacco industry to ‘cough up’

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Patients with friends or family who died by suicide are at ‘increased risk’ of suicide themselves
Patients with friends or family who died by suicide are at ‘increased risk’ of suicide themselves

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GPs told by CCGs to find alternatives for co-proxamol prescriptions
GPs told by CCGs to find alternatives for co-proxamol prescriptions

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#GPnews: Health minister says he is ‘genuinely excited’ about changes to general practice
#GPnews: Health minister says he is ‘genuinely excited’ about changes to general practice

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RCGP chair: Every practice should have a mental health worker
RCGP chair: Every practice should have a mental health worker

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Chronic fatigue syndrome affects 2% of teens, study finds
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects 2% of teens, study finds

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One in ten young people treated for depression actually have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, study finds
One in ten young people treated for depression actually have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, study finds

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Smoking cessation drug ‘no better than patches’
Smoking cessation drug ‘no better than patches’

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GPs urged to avoid antidepressants in children due to suicide concerns
GPs urged to avoid antidepressants in children due to suicide concerns

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Government told to restrict gabapentin and pregabalin availability
Government told to restrict gabapentin and pregabalin availability

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Teens using e-cigarettes more likely to take up tobacco smoking
Teens using e-cigarettes more likely to take up tobacco smoking

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Over half of shops ‘sell unsafe amount of paracetamol’
Over half of shops ‘sell unsafe amount of paracetamol’

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Government looks to reboot telehealth in the NHS
Government looks to reboot telehealth in the NHS

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Risk score ‘could help rule out dementia’
Risk score ‘could help rule out dementia’

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Alzheimer’s prescriptions six times higher than a decade ago
Alzheimer’s prescriptions six times higher than a decade ago

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GPs should offer CBT to all depressed patients, researchers conclude
GPs should offer CBT to all depressed patients, researchers conclude

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Dementia patients faring badly in hospitals, could pensions pay for social care and live reporting from a GP practice

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Scotland invests £54m into mental health services
Scotland invests £54m into mental health services

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Too many doctors are investigated by the GMC, claims review lead
Too many doctors are investigated by the GMC, claims review lead

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‘GMC processes may add to the distress and risk doctors face’
‘GMC processes may add to the distress and risk doctors face’

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Spuds ‘may cause diabetes’ in pregnancy, ‘boost’ for dementia care and doomed explorer’s hole in the heart diagnosis

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PM outlines investment for mental health services
PM outlines investment for mental health services

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Mindfulness ‘promising’ for mental health problems in primary care
Mindfulness ‘promising’ for mental health problems in primary care

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GPs should consider ibuprofen over antibiotic in UTI, suggests study

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Osborne has ‘already spent’ NHS cash, dementia charity gears up for ‘post-Christmas rush’ and map your manhood with the Mail

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Happy New Year? GPs braced for e-cigarette onslaught
Happy New Year? GPs braced for e-cigarette onslaught

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Obscure diagnosis – painful bladder syndrome
Obscure diagnosis – painful bladder syndrome

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Painkiller ads under UK scrutiny, surgery ‘best’ for prostate cancer and bus service relieves A&E pressures

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The treatment – depression in adults
The treatment – depression in adults

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Obesity as big a health risk to women ‘as terrorism’ and how a drink or two may stave off dementia
Obesity as big a health risk to women ‘as terrorism’ and how a drink or two may stave off dementia

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GPs face drive to prescribe warfarin alternatives under new NICE plans
GPs face drive to prescribe warfarin alternatives under new NICE plans

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GPs should give depressed patients choice of drugs or therapy, says study

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GPs braced for requests for e-cigarettes on prescription as licence is granted

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Make women comfortable discussing the menopause, NHS England trying to ‘spin NHS out of crisis’ and ‘discriminatory’ lack of mental health beds
Make women comfortable discussing the menopause, NHS England trying to ‘spin NHS out of crisis’ and ‘discriminatory’ lack of mental health beds

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NHS gets cancer drugs cheap, men’s health habits heritable, and ‘idiot-box’ makes you stupid

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Local smoking cessation budget slashed 50% as public health cuts bite
Local smoking cessation budget slashed 50% as public health cuts bite

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Medical training and public health budget hit as chancellor slashes non-NHS funding
Medical training and public health budget hit as chancellor slashes non-NHS funding

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Patients waiting four months for mental health treatment in some areas
Patients waiting four months for mental health treatment in some areas

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GPs need support in taking more dementia patients off antipsychotics, say experts
GPs need support in taking more dementia patients off antipsychotics, say experts

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Financial incentives for pregnant women to stop smoking ‘highly cost effective’
Financial incentives for pregnant women to stop smoking ‘highly cost effective’

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GPs made to treat child mental health beyond their competence, say local leaders
GPs made to treat child mental health beyond their competence, say local leaders

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Computer CBT programmes for depression ‘of no benefit’
Computer CBT programmes for depression ‘of no benefit’

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GPs’ occupational health service may have to close due to lack of funding
GPs’ occupational health service may have to close due to lack of funding

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‘Warped’ sense of humour signals dementia, stronger legs equals fitter brain, and ‘spare tyre’ worse than obese-all-over

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Government minister advises patients see GP for porn addiction
Government minister advises patients see GP for porn addiction

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GPs join raft of celebrities calling for mental health equality
GPs join raft of celebrities calling for mental health equality

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Referral of the month – chest pain
Referral of the month – chest pain

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GPs must ‘fundamentally change’, Liverpool ‘stem cell factory’ and Jamie Oliver says PM must ‘be bold’ on sugar tax
GPs must ‘fundamentally change’, Liverpool ‘stem cell factory’ and Jamie Oliver says PM must ‘be bold’ on sugar tax

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People with migraine with aura ‘should be offered statins at lower risk thresholds’
People with migraine with aura ‘should be offered statins at lower risk thresholds’

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Arm mole count predicts skin cancer risk, Parkinson’s drug promise and breast pain putting women off horse riding

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Antipsychotic may help combat drug-resistant depression
Antipsychotic may help combat drug-resistant depression

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Northern women more likely to smoke while pregnant, overseas nurses welcome and the cure for chronic pain
Northern women more likely to smoke while pregnant, overseas nurses welcome and the cure for chronic pain

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One in five children rejected for mental health treatment, charity claims
One in five children rejected for mental health treatment, charity claims

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UK has best palliative care, family visits cut depression risk and ‘perfume should be banned from hospitals’
UK has best palliative care, family visits cut depression risk and ‘perfume should be banned from hospitals’

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GP’s report on suicidal man was ignored during work capability assessment
GP’s report on suicidal man was ignored during work capability assessment

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Two-thirds of GPs say long waits ‘biggest barrier’ to treatments for mental illness
Two-thirds of GPs say long waits ‘biggest barrier’ to treatments for mental illness

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Paroxetine ’causes harm in adolescents’, researchers claim
Paroxetine ’causes harm in adolescents’, researchers claim

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Cameron points finger at GPs over lack of mental health provision
Cameron points finger at GPs over lack of mental health provision

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5,000 extra GP pledge puts four-year training in doubt
5,000 extra GP pledge puts four-year training in doubt

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Drug giant’s pregabalin claim thrown out of court, but GPs still have to switch patients

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You can make it back after burning out. I should know, I’ve done it

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GP practices to provide advice on job seeking in new pilot scheme
GP practices to provide advice on job seeking in new pilot scheme

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Blood test to predict dementia, the child health postcode lottery and a ‘dynamite’ treatment for the menopause

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Guideline of the month – e-cigarettes evidence update
Guideline of the month – e-cigarettes evidence update

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Stressed GPs may finally get help as national support service
Stressed GPs may finally get help as national support service

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Revealed: NHS funding splashed on holidays, games consoles and summer houses
Revealed: NHS funding splashed on holidays, games consoles and summer houses

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Crackdown on NHS bribery, baby boomer boozing risking health, and teenage girls worry parents not focussed on mental health
Crackdown on NHS bribery, baby boomer boozing risking health, and teenage girls worry parents not focussed on mental health

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Patients can prevent Alzheimer’s by modifying nine risk factors, research suggests

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Number of people developing dementia ‘stabilising’
Number of people developing dementia ‘stabilising’

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One in five GP training places unfilled (which Pulse told you weeks ago), decrease in stillbirths and music alleviates pain of surgery

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GPs cut back on antidepressant prescribing in recent years, study shows

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It’s ok to eat fat, freezing eggs ‘could harm birth chance’ and hospitals ‘make dementia patients confused’

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Personal health budgets scheme forces mental health centre closure
Personal health budgets scheme forces mental health centre closure

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Drugs company offers to reimburse GP practices for the cost of switching pregabalin prescriptions

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NHS cancer drugs ‘shambles’, Brits failing to drink enough water and clever kids more likely to ‘grow out of’ ADHD

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GPs could diagnose dementia ‘with three simple questions’
GPs could diagnose dementia ‘with three simple questions’

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GP trainee pay cut, dementia in late 40s ‘more common’ and the ‘Jolie’ gene drug restricted by NICE
GP trainee pay cut, dementia in late 40s ‘more common’ and the ‘Jolie’ gene drug restricted by NICE

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GPs must give new paracetamol advice with MenB vaccinations
GPs must give new paracetamol advice with MenB vaccinations

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Cancer diagnosis breakthrough, anxious picky eaters and the computer game to aid schizophrenia
Cancer diagnosis breakthrough, anxious picky eaters and the computer game to aid schizophrenia

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Pfizer calls for new measures to stop GPs prescribing generic pregabalin

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GPs to refer long-term sick to occupational health service as national scheme goes live

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Respiratory clinic – non-productive cough and joint pain

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Branding patients ‘frail’ could harm their health, unhealthy attitudes to LGBT people among NHS staff, and genetic link for binge eating

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‘Private sector pay’ for NHS, bionic eye to cure the blind and ‘great hope’ for new dementia drug

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Teacher concerns over pupil mental health, fewer organ donations and the vending machines dispensing salad

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NHS England considering patient safety alert over learning disability patients on psychotropics

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Cancers could be ‘softened up’ pre chemotherapy, child mental health budgets cut or frozen and stem cell injection kills pain in mice

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Smoking schizophrenia link suggested, trees good for health but sunbathing is more dangerous than driving

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Two common anti-depressants ‘increase birth defect risk’, study finds

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GMC staff to undergo emotional resilience training to increase awareness of mental health issues
GMC staff to undergo emotional resilience training to increase awareness of mental health issues

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Prescriptions ‘up by over 50% in past decade’
Prescriptions ‘up by over 50% in past decade’

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GPs given chance to anonymously raise concerns about colleagues’ burnout
GPs given chance to anonymously raise concerns about colleagues’ burnout

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Nine in ten GPs think dementia support services are lacking

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GPs criticise dementia care, Gove ‘downgraded’ child mental health and the rising bill of NHS religious support

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Orthopaedic groups apologise after claiming that ‘GPs not doing their job properly’
Orthopaedic groups apologise after claiming that ‘GPs not doing their job properly’

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Practices co-locating with legal advice services can cut ‘unnecessary consultations by 25%’
Practices co-locating with legal advice services can cut ‘unnecessary consultations by 25%’

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NHS England leaves GPs to pick up specialist gender dysphoria care
NHS England leaves GPs to pick up specialist gender dysphoria care

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GPs urged to limit SSRIs for menopausal symptoms over fracture concern
GPs urged to limit SSRIs for menopausal symptoms over fracture concern

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Nationals cover NICE cancer guidance, skinny jeans get a health warning and BMA votes on review of rules on driving with dementia

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CCGs step in to fund GP mental health support service
CCGs step in to fund GP mental health support service

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Stop cutting back on smoking cessation services, expert warns councils

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Eating disorder treatment delays, older women getting cervical cancer and ‘lazy lifestyles’ giving younger men back pain

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People in mental health crises being failed by system, CQC report finds
People in mental health crises being failed by system, CQC report finds

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‘We wish we could have explained this better’
‘We wish we could have explained this better’

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Pfizer apologises ‘for causing GPs concern’ over pregabalin patent enforcement
Pfizer apologises ‘for causing GPs concern’ over pregabalin patent enforcement

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Single CBT session could prevent chronic insomnia
Single CBT session could prevent chronic insomnia

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Statins ‘halve cancer risk’, rise in eating disorders and marathon runners advised to get hearts tested

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GPs set to be incentivised for referrals to talking therapies as NICE endorses QOF indicator
GPs set to be incentivised for referrals to talking therapies as NICE endorses QOF indicator

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UK paracetamol overdose rate ‘twice the European average’
UK paracetamol overdose rate ‘twice the European average’

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CCG ‘saves thousands’ by moving mental health check-ups into GP practices
CCG ‘saves thousands’ by moving mental health check-ups into GP practices

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Scottish Government commits to £85m extra funding for mental health
Scottish Government commits to £85m extra funding for mental health

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Practice hit with breach notice after only GP goes off sick with burnout
Practice hit with breach notice after only GP goes off sick with burnout

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GPs vote to end patent protection after NHS England enforced branded pregabalin prescribing

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Sugary foods may have to be taxed, government puts £7.6m more into mental health and people drink more at weddings

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GPs urged to ask male patients with anxiety or depression about domestic violence

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Symptom sorter – hand and wrist pain
Symptom sorter – hand and wrist pain

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GPs urged to identify hazardous drinking
GPs urged to identify hazardous drinking

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E-cigarettes ‘no more effective than nicotine patches’
E-cigarettes ‘no more effective than nicotine patches’

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‘Massive increase’ in demand forced GP support service to shut doors
‘Massive increase’ in demand forced GP support service to shut doors

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Stop almost all psychiatric drug use, urges Cochrane expert

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GPs urged to monitor blood glucose closely when patients with diabetes quit smoking 

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The unfathomable dementia calculator

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Low BP ‘linked with worse cognitive function’ in dementia

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The treatment – neuropathic pain
The treatment – neuropathic pain

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Pharmacists told to refuse GPs’ generic pregabalin prescriptions
Pharmacists told to refuse GPs’ generic pregabalin prescriptions

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GPs told to avoid codeine completely in under-12s
GPs told to avoid codeine completely in under-12s

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HIV self testing kits go on sale, let people die at home and the back pain patients aping chimpanzees
HIV self testing kits go on sale, let people die at home and the back pain patients aping chimpanzees

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Surge in short-sightedness in children, air pollution causes dementia and how the over-70s are hitting the gym

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Steroid injections ‘no better than gabapentin’ for low-back pain conditions
Steroid injections ‘no better than gabapentin’ for low-back pain conditions

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GPs should be sued for ‘late’ dementia diagnoses, says professor

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Our rapid mental health service saves lives
Our rapid mental health service saves lives

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NHS England presented with bill for pregabalin switch by CCG

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Prescriptions for strong opioids up 10% in one year

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Mindfulness option for depression, athlete’s foot cream ‘cure for MS’ and realistic E-cigs less effective for quitting

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GP consultations for depression have risen since financial crisis hit
GP consultations for depression have risen since financial crisis hit

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Experts say austerity has ‘disturbing’ impact on mental health, disaster doctor covers A&E shift, and high street sandwiches more calorific than McDonalds

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Tory plans to coerce patients into treatment could turn GPs into ‘probation officers’
Tory plans to coerce patients into treatment could turn GPs into ‘probation officers’

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GPs record 25% hike in dementia cases since introduction of ‘cash for diagnosis’ scheme
GPs record 25% hike in dementia cases since introduction of ‘cash for diagnosis’ scheme

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NHS financial crisis ‘ignored’, depression and diabetes ramp up dementia risk and hearing loss drugs promise
NHS financial crisis ‘ignored’, depression and diabetes ramp up dementia risk and hearing loss drugs promise

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