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 However, many articles do not significantly go out of date in that time.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 summarises articles from the previous cycle of InnovAiT that GPs and GPs in training might still find useful today. In September 2020 InnovAiT the editorial suggested the recipe for a good GP.
Emergency clinical dermatology and primary care
Dr Shilan Jmor, Dr David Rutowski, Dr Donna Cummins and Dr Emma McMullen
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 514–521
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020935914
GPs conduct around 13 million consultations each year relating to skin consultations. Dermatology has however remained a low priority in medical training, leaving GPs to learn about early diagnosis, management and appropriate referral of patients. This article highlights key clinical signs and offers a basic algorithm to help structure management of patients with skin conditions.
Massive open online courses for continuing professional development of GPs
Dr Emily Player, Dr Alice Shiner, Professor Nick Steel and Professor Veena Rodrigues
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 522–527
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020932934
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) offer opportunities for continuing professional development. The ever-changing learning required to maintain our knowledge can be helped by new technology. This article explores the use of MOOCs for professional development.
Antenatal screening
Dr Mah Jabeen
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 528–533
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020931873
Antenatal screening should be offered to all pregnant patients in the UK. This article gives an overview for GPs and considers relevant haematological, chromosomal and structural anomalies to be aware of. The article also considers relevant maternal health and infections affecting pregnancy and the fetus. Women are choosing to have children later in life and this can increase the risk of some antenatal conditions.
The 6-to-8-week check
Dr Bethan L Jones
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 534–541
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020931530
The NHS screening programme incorporates a neonatal and 6-to-8-week component. This article describes the background and purpose along with a systematic approach for performing the examination of babies with a focus on four key conditions.
Eyelid disease
Dr Tahir Shaheen, Dr Mohammed Sohail Ahmed and Mr Mohammed Naeem Mohyudin
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 543–549
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020932590
Patients with eye symptoms present often to GPs. The plethora of overlapping conditions that affect the eyelid can be mismanaged by inadequate assessment. This article discusses common conditions and appropriate primary care management.
ICU admissions: Consequences after discharge
Dr Minal Karavadra and Dr Ricky Bell
InnovAiT 2020 13(9): 550–556
DOI: 10.1177/1755738020932613
Intensive care units (ICUs) seem far removed from the GP’s consulting room and yet many patients are left with significant long-term sequelae after treatment in ICUs. This article highlights chronic symptoms acquired during ICU admission that will come to the attention of GPs with guidance to help better recovery.