Abstract
InnovAiT is produced on a 3 year cycle. However, many articles do not significantly go out of date in that time. This section of InnovAiT summarizes articles from the previous cycle of InnovAiT that GPs and GPs in training might still find useful today.
Childhood atopic eczema
Dr Chantal Simon
InnovAiT 2008 1(6): p. 423–9
The term eczema comes from the Greek meaning ‘to boil over’. Atopic eczema affects 15–20% of schoolchildren. It usually starts under the age of 6 months and by 1 year of age, 60% of those likely to develop eczema will have done so. It is an important condition as it has considerable impact on the quality of life of affected children. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of atopic eczema in childhood.
Patient safety in general practice
Dr Maureen Baker
InnovAiT 2008 1(6): p. 431–7
‘First do no harm’ is a basic principle of the medical profession, believed to be handed down to us from Hippocrates. Yet, every doctor has personal experience of patients who have come to harm while receiving care. We are all familiar with stories of hospital-acquired infection, such as MRSA or Clostridium difficile, and with horror stories like those about patients who have had the wrong kidney removed. But do we, as doctors, really have any idea of the extent to which things go wrong in healthcare and the number of patients who come to harm? This article overviews patient safety and outlines ways in which all of us can keep our patients safer.
Osteoarthritis
Dr Hazel Everitt
InnovAiT 2008 1(6): p. 446–50
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and a leading cause of locomotor disability. Over 4.4 million people in the UK have moderate-to-severe OA. It is a chronic disease that causes a significant burden to society and health care resources and its impact is likely to increase with an ageing population and rising levels of obesity. The main reason for patients seeking medical help is pain. This article aims to provide an up-to-date overview of OA diagnosis and management in primary care.
Common injuries in general practice
Dr Chantal Simon
InnovAiT 2008 1(6): p. 451–60
Presentation of minor injuries to general practice, either to the GP directly or via the practice nurse, is a common occurrence. It is essential that GPs have a thorough knowledge of how to best manage these patients. This article provides an overview of minor injuries that present in the GP surgery and their management.
Crammer's corner: reviews during training
Dr Ben Riley
InnovAiT 2008 1(6): p. 462–4
This article focuses on the regular reviews that every GP Specialty Registrar must undertake during training, including the 6 monthly reviews as part of workplace-based assessment (WPBA) and the role of the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) Panel.