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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care management of COVID-19.
Asthma drug hailed as first non-hospital treatment for COVID-19
Inhaled budesonide is the first widely available, inexpensive...
Live updates: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK
Use our timeline to follow the latest coronavirus developments...
Under-30s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after reports of rare blood clots
People under 30 are to be offered alternatives to the...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine listing added to MIMS
A summary of the prescribing information for the Moderna...
Positive results for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents
Results from the pivotal phase 3 trial could pave the...
Increasing drug shortages worsen GP workload pressure
A total of 130 drugs are currently out of stock according...
US trial results underscore efficacy and safety of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was highly...
COVID-19 vaccines substantially reduce infection and hospitalisation risk, real-world data shows
Preliminary data on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination...
Majority of COVID-19 vaccine side-effects 'mild and short lasting', MHRA analysis confirms
Most adverse reactions reported for the Pfizer/BioNTech...
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 'could substantially slow virus spread', study suggests
Researchers have reported the first evidence that a...
More news from GPonline.com
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UK COVID-19 vaccination programme tracker
GPs across the UK are playing a leading role in the largest-ever NHS vaccination programme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how the campaign is progressing with the GPonline tracker.
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Common conditions in skin of colour
An essential guide to common dermatoses and their presentations in skin of colour.
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Common asthma drug speeds up COVID-19 recovery in community for high-risk patients
A common corticosteroid shortens COVID-19 recovery times for patients aged over 50 who are at high risk of developing severe illness, a groundbreaking GP-led trial has found.
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Salaried GPs must not be coerced into vaccinating for free, BMA warns
Salaried GPs should not be coerced into unpaid work for the COVID-19 vaccination programme, the BMA has warned, after reports of doctors being pressured to work on a 'goodwill basis'.
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Delayed risk assessments may have cost BAME doctors' lives, BMA chair warns
Delayed risk assessments may have contributed to disproportionate deaths among doctors from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds during the pandemic, the BMA chair has warned.
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Coronavirus: Key guidance GPs need to know about COVID-19
GPonline provides an overview of the key guidance relating to coronavirus, including links to relevant resources. Last updated: 12 April 2021
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First-dose COVID-19 vaccine supply for GP sites to stop completely for a fortnight
Supplies of COVID-19 vaccine for first-dose vaccinations at GP-led vaccination sites will halt completely for a fortnight from 12 April, NHS England's primary care medical director has said.
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More than 70% of COVID-19 jabs this month have been second doses
More than seven in 10 COVID-19 jabs administered UK-wide since the start of April have been second doses as reduced supply saw total vaccinations per week drop to the lowest point since mid-January.
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Accountant's theft of more than £60,000 from GP practices uncovered in pandemic
An accountant has been handed a suspended jail term after stealing more than £60,000 from GP practices she worked for as debts from a gambling habit spiralled out of control during lockdown.
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GMC to contact thousands of GPs due to revalidate from August
The GMC is writing to thousands of doctors due to revalidate from August to set out 'next steps and options for those not yet ready to revalidate' after disruption during the pandemic.
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NHS England spells out next steps as GPs told to cancel AZ jabs booked for under-30s
GP-led vaccination sites should offer under-30s due to receive a first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 9 April a chance to rebook at a site offering alternative vaccines, NHS England has said.
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Under-30s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot risk
People under 30 will be offered alternatives to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a first choice after a 'course correction' by UK health authorities amid concern over a link to rare blood clots.
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Vaccine certificate role for GPs could bury practices in red tape, warns RCGP
Plans to introduce COVID-19 vaccination certificates or passports must have ‘zero impact’ on GP workload, the RCGP has warned.
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GPs reveal grim experiences of 'aggressive' CQC inspections
Practice staff have been left in tears by CQC inspections that felt aggressive or unfairly negative, according to accounts collected by GPs - while one report accused an inspector of racist and sexist comments.
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Call for urgent reform as GMC uses appeal powers 14 times since Bawa-Garba case
Healthcare leaders have urged the government to speed up plans to halt GMC appeals against fitness to practice decisions - warning the regulator has used its powers more than a dozen times since its controversial appeal in the case of Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba.
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Rise in medicines shortages adds to intense GP workload pressure
Shortages of medicines widely used in primary care spiked in the final months of last year and remain high - causing 'constant frustration' for GPs and patients, and driving up practice workload.
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GP training: Safe and structured remote consulting
GP trainer Dr Pipin Singh provides a framework, and offers some practical tops, to help GP trainees ensure they conduct effective remote consultations.
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Map: Which CCGs have the highest COVID-19 vaccine coverage?
More than 26m people in England have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine - but with supplies set to 'dry up' over the coming month, how does progress vary between CCG areas?
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Free webinars from MIMS Learning Live Digital
MIMS Learning Live Digital is back in the week commencing 19 April, bringing you a selection of evening webinars worth four CPD hours for your appraisal.
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BMA launches investigation into suspended GP committee election
The BMA has set up an independent investigation into a potential breach of election rules by a candidate in its GP committee elections.
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Useful websites and online tools to support diagnosis and management of COVID-19.