British
National Formulary - Ordering Process.
John Deacon from the Deanery spoke
about his work as an Educational Facilitator for flexidocs/retainers, locums
and newly qualified GPs. He will be arranging educational events for
Non-Principals and is interested in our ideas and proposals for meetings/ talks
etc. Each newly qualified GP is entitled to £5,000 in the first two years after
qualifying towards higher professional education. He can be contacted at: jmd@totalise.co.uk
Dr Richard Lee, Consultant
Haematologist, spoke about the interpretation of haematology lab results in
primary care.
Simon Kay is running a series of
joint/soft tissue workshops in the Spring and Autumn 2004, concentrating on
primary care diagnosis, treatment and management. For more details contact simon.kay@GP-L83136.nhs.uk
or, for booking forms/details pennyjolley@btopenworld.com
Vik is speaking on Dive medicine at St Olaves Hotel on Thursday 8 April 7.00 for 7.30. There will be a one hour talk followed by dinner. The meeting is being sponsored by Andrew Hoare of Astra Zeneca and to book a place contact him on 07770 282177
Vik is arranging a Skin Forum for
Non-Principals in May. Further details will be circulated nearer the date.
Every GP receives a copy
of the British National Formulary which provides information on the selection
and clinical use of most medicines. Published by the BMA and Royal
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, it goes directly to all practices.
Practices should tell the Department of Health of any changes to their GP
complement by emailing dh_bnf_amendments@talkingnumbers.com They should give their practice name, address
and a list of all GPs, highlighting any changes. Non-principal GPs and locums
receive copies if they are a National Association of Non-Principals (NANP)
member and their current address details are known. If not they must supply the
department with their name and address. GPs should make it clear if they are a
non-principal GP or locum. GPs who did not receive a copy in October 2003 need
to send their details to dh_bnf_amendments@talkingnumbers.com now to receive April's edition. GPs who do not
receive a copy of the April edition can order one by e-mailing dh@prolog.uk.com or calling the
publication order line on 08701 555 455 with full contact details.
Practice managers should
order on behalf of all their GPs and will need to supply full details when
ordering. Any practices with any queries should e-mail mailto:dh@prolog.uk.com or telephone 08701 555 455
Dr
Vik Mohan ............................................................................................. Email:
mohanvik@hotmail.com
Dr
Sally McNabb........................................................................................ Email:
mcnabb_sally@hotmail.com
Dr
Diane Baker.......................................................................................... Email:
diane@belbury.freeserve.co.uk