BMJ Best Practice Podcast BMJ Best Practice: Improving Primary Care
Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Dan Bunstone discusses the value of using BMJ Best Practice for patient care and learning in primary care. He highlights challenges faced by generalists in keeping up with new evidence, benefits of stepping out of comfort zones, enhancing knowledge sharing, managing patients with multiple conditions, and the importance of reliable sources for evidence-based information.
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Managing Hypertension
- Dr. Bunstone uses BMJ Best Practice to manage hypertensive patients in his PCN.
- He uses patient leaflets, especially for lifestyle advice, ensuring consistent messaging.
Challenges for Generalists
- Generalists face challenges staying updated due to the breadth of medical knowledge.
- A single, trusted source of summarized information based on the best evidence is crucial.
Advice for New GPs
- New GPs can feel overwhelmed by the breadth of knowledge required.
- Focus on common conditions first, set aside time for deeper learning, and reflect on cases.