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 However, many articles do not significantly go out of date in that time.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 might still find useful today. The Editorial takes a light-hearted look at time management and use of information technology.
Time management
Dr Damien Herron
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 427–435
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231179987
This article considers the complexity of general practice and other factors making the efficient use of time a priority. Strategies to improve time management in general practice are considered.
Hypercalcaemia
Dr Helen Turner
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 436–441
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231181157
Ninety-nine percent of calcium in the human body is stored in bones and teeth with one percent in the extracellular fluid and bound to proteins, mainly albumin. This article offers a systematic approach to investigation and management of hypercalcaemia, most often caused by endogenous hormone excess (e.g. primary hyperparathyroidism).
B12 deficiency
Dr Claire Hemingway and Dr William Howson
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 442–448
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231179986
Vitamin B12 deficiency is an important cause of macrocytic anaemia and can present insidiously with neurological and psychiatric sequelae. This article details causes and those at risk of developing B12 deficiency, including strict vegans, the elderly and patients after bariatric surgery.
Neurodiversity in the general practice workforce
Dr Catharine Bell
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 450–455
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231179742
It is estimated that 15–20% of the population are neurodivergent. This article considers the implications of this for our workforce and in workplace adjustment.
Drug induced psychosis
Dr Gurpreet Bhamra
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 456–461
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231177321
About 2% of the population will have an episode of psychosis in their lifetime. There are a variety of causes, and this article considers drug-induced psychosis with assessment and management. About half of all affected patients will not have further episodes.
Type 1 diabetes with an eating disorder
Dr Owen Hibberd, Sejal Karmarkar, Dr Ellena Corso and Dr Tara George
InnovAiT 2023 16(9): 462–468
DOI: 10.1177/17557380231182451
Type 1 diabetes with an eating disorder (TIDE) is not uncommon but can be unrecognised and has a higher risk of diabetic complications. This article highlights the role of primary care in diagnosis and management based on consideration of a clinical case scenario.