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GPSI in urology Dr Jonathan Rees answers questions on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men, including how to classify symptoms accurately, the key benign and serious causes, when PSA testing is indicated and how to choose initial treatment and refer appropriately. Complete the full module on Pulse 365 today. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

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Pulse editor Sofia Lind questions how much more – reasonably – GP partners should earn per year than their salaried counterparts There is no getting around the fact that GP partners earn significantly more than salaried GPs. The latest figures show average partner income at £163,751, compared with £74,498 for salaried GPs. And one in

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Rules around who is eligible for the hypertension case finding service (HCFS) in pharmacies have been updated to ensure the scheme only targets patients who are undiagnosed. NHS England has published the updated version of the service specification which contains several changes that come into effect in September. Under the update, signposting to the service

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GPs in Scotland will receive a 3.5% pay increase after the Scottish Government agreed to implement the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration’s (DDRB) recommendations. Salaried and contractor GPs, as well as consultants, SAS doctors and dentists will receive a 3.5% increase for 2026/27 at the end of September, backdated to 1 April, following the DDRB recommendation. ...

GPs are invited to a free virtual conference over two days in September on the topics of respiratory health, sleep and chronic conditions. The Pulse 365 event, on 8-9 September, is designed to support GPs in confident decision-making as well as highlighting strategies for earlier diagnosis and management. Agenda highlights include a session from GP

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