Health Problems of Musicians

This module has been written to highlight the medical problems associated with musicians, and to bring attention to the available resources for primary care practitioners involved in treating them.

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Mental Health during COVID-19

This module has been written for GPs to advise on how to manage people with mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This module has been written for GPs to advise on how to manage people with mental health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Headaches in general practice

There are multiple guidelines published on the subject and this module aimed at General Practitioners draws on many of the UK guidelines as source material.

Headaches are a common presentation in General Practice. The assessment and management of the presentation is often perceived as a difficult consultation...

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Yellow Card Scheme

All medicines can cause unwanted side effects in some patients. Many of these will cause little harm. However, some of these adverse drug reactions (ADRs) will be associated with significant morbidity or even mortality.

This module will explore in detail the history behind the Yellow Card Scheme, the importance of pharmacovigilance and the practicalities of encouraging reporting within primary care and the general population.

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Skin Cancer

Cancer is one of the two biggest causes of premature death in Wales. With our ageing population the demand for cancer care is increasing. The Welsh Government set the following plan to improve skin cancer management in Wales;

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Safeguarding Children: Achieving the required level of competence

Keeping children and young people safe is something that all adults need to be mindful of, and everyone should be alert to signs of possible abuse and neglect. Safeguarding in Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government and is a statutory responsibility for all health professionals.

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Contraception

Contraception is a significant part of General Practice work. At any one time, up to 10% of women using contraception are dissatisfied with their current method. Over the last 60 years, contraception options have evolved unrecognisably. With ever increasing options, it is important for GPs, and allied health care workers involved in contraception services, to keep up to date with best practice.

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Appraisal, Revalidation & MARS

Medical appraisal in Wales is designed to be supportive & developmental, it should acknowledge past development whilst framing plans for progress. Revalidation has medical appraisal firmly at the centre of information gathering

This module has been created as an all-encompassing resource for Doctors who are new to appraisal & revalidation

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Motivate 2 Move

This educational package has been designed for General Practitioners and their teams and based on a comprehensive research approach.

This package is to give all health professionals the tools and information to enable them to educate, motivate and encourage patients about the benefits of physical activity.

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