Guides

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GMC registration from overseas

29 March 2022

Guidance and advice for doctors registering with the GMC from the European Economic Area (EEA) and overseas.

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Avoiding missed diagnosis of child brain tumours

16 March 2022

The presenting symptoms of a brain tumour in a child may be very non-specific, making diagnosis difficult for doctors.

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GDPR: data subjects' rights

7 March 2022

GDPR makes data subjects' rights explicit. Your obligations to data subjects are summarised in the following eight rights.

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Prescribing

22 February 2022

Your prescribing duties at a glance.

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Advance decisions

14 February 2022

What you need to know about advance decisions and GPs’ obligations.

Avoiding TB diagnosis delays - The MDU
Avoiding TB diagnosis delays

2 February 2022

GPs play an important role in spotting tuberculosis (TB) cases – and diagnosis delays are a concerning area.

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Cosmetic procedures

17 January 2022

A quick guide to performing cosmetic procedures.

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Marketing with before-and-after images

14 January 2022

Keep in mind ethical considerations and patient consent when using before-and-after images for promotion.

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Computers and consultations

14 January 2022

Computers can enhance healthcare interactions for both patients and clinicians, but they can also present challenges if not incorporated effectively.

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Delayed diagnosis in prostate and testicular cancer

5 January 2022

Advice on minimising the risk of a delayed diagnosis in prostate and testicular cancer.