New and updated information since the publication of CD-ROM version 7 (April 2003)

Area	Page
Audit	April 2003 Births and forecast of deliveries Audit of anti-platelet and anti-coagulation prophylaxis in the secondary prevention of ischaemic cardiac events May 2003 Hyperlipidaemia in IHD updated with 4th cycle July 2003 Hypertension control March 2004 Atrial fibrillation updated Use of ramipril updated Framingham scores in patients with hypertension
Protocols	April 2003 Erectile dysfunction updated PVD May 2003 Vaccinations for patients with cochlear implants Venepuncture updated June 2003 Mastering depression in primary care WHO-Five Well-being Index The Major (lCD-10) Depression Inventory (MDI) July 2003 Northumberland Heart Health programme linked to protocols: AF Stable angina Cardiac failure Cardiac rehabilitation programme IHD Rapid access chest pain clinic Clinical model for predicting pretest probability for deep vein thrombosis August 2003 Prostatism updated with normal psa values according to age Rhinitis September 2003 UTI in children updated Vulnerable adults guidelines October 2003 Enuresis March 2004 Hypertension Hypertension: BHS guidelines 2004 Screening and surveillance of hearing - babies and children Checklist for normal speech and language development in babies from birth - 9 months Checklist for development of normal speech and hearing up to 2 years Checklist for normal speech and language development at age 3years Checklist for normal speech and language development at the pre-school examination Child hearing advice leaflet- Is your child hearing well enough? Flow chart for Northumberland school entry hearing screening Checklist for children at risk for progressive hearing loss
Management	April 2003 Practice professional development plan 2003 May 2003 Handling difficult customers District Nurse OOH referrals September 2003 Areas of responsibility December 2003 Coding procedures updated
Rheumatology	April 2003 Antinuclear antibodies Fibromyalgia updated Antiphospholipid syndrome August 2003 Examinating the shoulder The shoulder joint - findings on examination
IT, Synergy	April 2003 Creating Referral templates in Word Synergy hints and tips updated May 2003 PMA report September 2003 Zip file of sample Synergy Sophies updated
Continuing medical education	May 2003 Continuing medical education in North Northumberland CME links Courses available July 2003 Significant event analysis proforma Appraisal forms Forms 1 to 3 Form 4 (modified) GMC Good Medical Practice document August 2003 7 steps to appraisal TACT practice professional development plan form September 2003 Research and audit October 2003 TACT PMS GP appraisal scheme Appraisal Evaluation Form for appraisee Appraisal Evaluation Form for appraiser NELG toolkit for non-principals November 2003 TACT PMS GP appraisal scheme updated December 2003 Appraisal facilitation tool for appraisers TACT PMS GP appraisal scheme updated GPs with special interests (GPSI's) Resources British Medical Association Appraisal: a guide for medical practitioners March 2004 Practice professional development planning (PPDP) Practice professional development planning Personal development plans - an exploration of their functioning and purpose within the framework of a PPDP A framework for practice professional development planning PPDP’s – some questions for practices Hallmarks of a good PPDP An alternative significant event analysis proforma (Nick Cowan)
Training	April 2003 NVTS training resources for course organisers Critical reading Open randomised trial of prescribing strategies in managing sore throat as a resource document Critical reading How to read a paper BMJ articles by Trisha Greenhalgh Evidence Based Medicine website for detailed information on statistics Calculating and using NNTs from Bandolier extra Calculating NNTs Statistical notes Critical reading - notes for course organisers Sick notes and benefits Department of Work and Pensions - medical resource centre Statutory sick pay flowchart Sicknotes - questions - notes for course organisers Sicknotes - questions and answers The learning cycle Values Trainer needs assessment questionnaire May 2003 Personal development exercise Handling difficult customers Tynedale questionnaire NVTS phase 3 training resources - 2003-2004 group Multiple intelligences Improving practice questionnaire Doctors interpersonal skills questionnaire Time management Leadership Sanskrit Salutation to the Dawn Just For Today Models of teaching Skill acquisition July 2003 Anger management and Anger management as a .doc file Appraisal session and OHPs for appraisal session August 2003 Calgary Cambridge Evidence to support listening Non-verbal communication Pattern recognition Ideas, concerns and expectations Open questions Calgary-Cambridge in more depth A structure to the consultation Rationale for communication skills teaching Methods of analysing the consultation Are there problems in communication between doctors and patients? Is there evidence that communication skills can overcome these problems and make a difference to patients, doctors and outcomes of care? Some notes on selected aspects Beginnings How to structure a consultation Understanding the patient's perspective Developing rapport What is the research evidence that rapport building skills make a difference to the medical consultation? Research evidence on ending the consultation Rules for being human September 2003 The Calgary-Cambridge observation guide to the consultation NEW 2003 Calgary-Cambridge guide to the medical interview - communication process NEW 2003 Calgary-Cambridge guide to the medical interview - communication process (30K .pdf file) The enhanced Calgary-Cambridge framework NEW 2003 The Calgary—Cambridge framework NEW 2003 The Calgary—Cambridge framework Audit updated More on MBTI The learning cycle revisited October 2003 The Coroner Trainer group minutes 11/09/03 Embleton Hall November 2003 An overview of the 2004 new contract as at October 2003 December 2003 Tutorial resources updated How come it goes the way it usually goes …and what else is possible… - how all organisations work Mindfulness Full catastrophe living January 2004 Art as a teacher Reflective learning and learning styles The process of reflective learning Learning styles Learning styles, Kolb and the LSQ The developmental cycle Housekeeping Assertiveness updated Screening for problems that the patient wishes to discuss Laughter club March 2004 Trainer needs assessment questionnaire updated A communication skills course worked example Equipoise
Advice	April 2003 Glucose intolerance Potassium rich foods May 2003 Back pain January 2004 Calcium rich foods March 2004 Child hearing advice leaflet- Is your child hearing well enough?