All posts by Dr. K Southfield

Dapagliflozin, a diabetic drug for heart failure?

Dapagliflozin is a type of medication known as a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the body through the urine, which can help lower blood sugar levels. Several clinical trials have been conducted to investigate the effects of […]

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Improving Patient Compliance with Medication

Medication compliance, or the extent to which patients take their prescribed medications as directed, is an important factor in ensuring that patients receive the full benefits of their treatment. However, many patients may not be compliant with their medication regimens for a variety of reasons, such as forgetfulness, fear of side effects, or difficulty affording […]

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Medical Appraisal Template

The dust has finally settled with regards to the Medical Appraisal Template 2022. GP Tools is proud to announce that the form has been implemented in its entirety. There are significant changes from the MAG form and we feel that it is a return to the halcyon days of appraisal when box ticking was yet […]

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Appraisal advice for a successful outcome

 Don’t procrastinate and get advice early on about your pending appraisal.  Ask someone for help about what is on your mind. Usually this might be advice about what you are thinking of  submitting.  Look at some examples of submitted examples of appraisals.  Breaking down big goals into small goals. Starting to enter data into GP […]

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