The BMA could ballot GP partners over forms of industrial action if the government refuses to back down over 'unsafe' contract changes that have forced the profession back into a formal dispute.

Women GP registrars in Wales from under-represented backgrounds have felt their confidence boosted after taking part in a leadership programme.

Competition for GP training places has surged to the highest point in at least a decade, with almost five applicants for every available post in 2015.

The GPonline team discusses the key news stories affecting general practice.

Diagnosing blistering skin conditions This article identifies a number of different blistering conditions and provides an overview of their management.

The Basics - Management of diplopia Diplopia may occur at all ages and can stem from a variety of causes, says Dr Keith Barnard ...

Managing teenage pregnancies GPs are the link between the services involved in caring for pregnant teenagers. By Dr Gillian Jenkins ...

Clinical Review: Motor neurone disease Motor neurone disease (MND) is a devastating illness causing progressive muscle paralysis due to degeneration of motor neurones, leading to death, on average, ...

How the new Scottish contract changes GP funding and pay GPs in Scotland have voted for a new GP contract that will change the way that practices are funded and starts the move towards a new pay ...

Clinical review of ulcerative colitis: epidemiology, diagnosis and management Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory bowel disorder. It differs from Crohn's disease ...

Producing a good PDP will help with your appraisal, advises Professor Rodger Charlton.