NEW PUBLICATION ON DIABETES CARE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR GPs

(I-Newswire) March 19, 2005 - Written by Dr Roger Gadsby, a GP and Medical Advisor to Warwick Diabetes Care, the book focuses on the quality framework of the new GP contract covering in detail each of the 18 quality indicators. The background and evidence base from trials and guidelines is given along with pragmatic guidance on how to deliver care in order to fulfil the targets of the quality framework.

The chapters cover all the areas of the quality framework including smoking, glycaemic control, foot care, cholesterol and erectile dysfunction. Each chapter contains case histories along with clear information as to what action each GP practice can take towards improving their care for diabetic patients.

Writing in the foreword, Professor David Haslam, says: "If like me, you struggle with keeping up to date in this complex condition, this book will provide almost everything that you need. General practice is the hardest medical specialty to do well. This book wonderfully illuminates the care of this complex, common and crucial condition."

Dr Mayur Lakhani, Chairman of RCGP, said "I welcome this book which will be invaluable to practice teams to meet the requirements of the new GP contract. Diabetes is a common and complex condition– it is difficult to manage well. This book shows a clear way forward"

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Press Contact: Jacqueline Blissett, 020 7344 3135, jblissett@rcgp.org.uk



Notes to editors:

Copies of Delivering Quality Diabetes Care in General Practice are available from the Sales Office at The Royal College of General Practitioners on 020 7581 3232 x 211/258 or order online at: http://www.rcgp.org.uk/acatalog/ at a price of £19.95. If you would like a review copy please contact Jacqueline Blissett - 020 7344 3135

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation in the United Kingdom solely for GPs. It aims to encourage and maintain the highest standards of general medical practice and to act as the "voice" of GPs on issues concerned with education; training; research; and clinical standards. Founded in 1952, the RCGP has over 22,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline.

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