Milking Cats
At a meeting recently a senior gastroenterologist asked me archly, ‘Can I be cynical and say GPs don’t prioritise gastroenterology because it is not included in the QOF?’ Actually that is not being cynical (but displays a naivety about how incentives work). While we can try to hold out against tick box medicine, it comes... Read More
How to begin training as a GP Endoscopist, By Sophie Nelson
There is no set training programme for training as a GP endoscopist. If you’d like to train in endoscopy you will need to plan your own training programme and be motivated enough to see it through. Click here to read our new guide outlining how to get started.
Scientists discover pancreatic cancer is four separate diseases
Scientists have discovered pancreatic cancer is four separate diseases, paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Researchers said the findings were the launch pad to investigate new treatments because doctors currently have little insight into which will be most effective for patients. Read more on The Guardian.
Coeliac disease: primary care is best placed for active case finding
Click here to view an interesting article on Coeliac, written by committee member Tanay Sheth.
IBS Quality Standard now published…
The irritable bowel syndrome in adults quality standard has been published on the NICE website today. You can view the quality standard by following this link: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs114
Why we need to Think GI Cancer
The Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology. The clue’s in the name: it’s about primary care and gastroenterology. At the moment primary care in the UK is on its knees. Workload up, profits down, drowning in targets and paperwork. This is more than the usual ritualistic shroud waving which is a necessary part of negotiation in... Read More
NICE are continuing to advertise for the role of Chair for the NICE guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatitis
NICE are continuing to advertise for the role of Chair for the NICE guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatitis. Details can be found at: http://www.nice.org.uk/Get-Involved/Join-a-committee/pancreatitis-guideline-committee Recruitment has been extended and will now close on 12 February 2016 and interviews for the role have been rescheduled to take place on 01 April 2016.
New NICE Quality Standard: Gastro-oesophageal Reflux in Children
We are pleased to announce that the Gastro-oesophageal reflux in children and young people quality standard has been published on the NICE website today. You can view the quality standard by following this link: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs112
Welcome to our new website and my blog!
After a couple of months of planning, I’m delighted to announce the launch of our newly revised website. The PCSG website is our main platform for communicating with members and supporters so we are always looking at ways we can better inform, educate and promote clinical excellence in the world of primary care and gastroenterology.... Read More