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Balint Society
- Aims to help general practitioners better understand the emotional aspects of the doctor-patient relationship. Offers event listings and information about Michael Balint, a psycho-analyst from Hungary who emigrated to Britain in the 1930s and after whom the Society is named.
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BMJ Clinical Evidence
- Clinical Evidence is the continually updated international source of the best available evidence on the effects of common interventions. It provides a succinct account of the current state of clinical conditions. It can be used by anyone making decisions about patient care.
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Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine
- Details of courses, workshops and medicine conferences in the UK. Includes downloads and related tools.
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The Cochrane Collaboration
- An international network providing evidence-based resources on medical and health care interventions; includes details of their Cochrane Reviews, brought together into their online Cochrane Library databases.
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Dispensing Doctors' Association
- Organisation promoting the interests of dispensing doctors in the UK; contains conference information, news, resources and articles.
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Doctors Support Network
- An online self-help group for doctors offering newsletters, details of social meetings and a helpline and advice sections.
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General Practice Notebook
- Online resource for information featuring clinicians in the United Kingdom.
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GMC: Your Health Matters
- Presents information and resources for doctors who are concerned about their own health or that of a colleague.
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Institute of Biomedical Science
- A professional body for laboratory personnel with advice sections, news and publications plus course details.
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Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
- Brings together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry. Includes details of meetings and events, publications, and membership.
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James Lind Alliance
- Charity which aims to identify the most important gaps in knowledge about the effects of treatments. Includes event listings and details of current research priorities.
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Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine
- Promotes progress in preventive medicine in the UK and Ireland. Offers a list of school and college speakers, details of summer studentships and information on biomedical research prizes.
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MAS - Medical Advisory Service
- Provides helplines, operated by specially trained nurses, to advise on many aspects of health/patient care; includes details of the scheme and its capabilities, with contacts.
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Medical Pages
- Health portal developed and supported by nationally accredited medical specialists.
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MedTrials
- Provides information about current clinical trials in UK and how to apply to be a volunteer.
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National electronic Library of Infection (NeLI)
- A digital library of evidence-based, quality-tagged resources on the investigation, treatment, prevention and control of infectious disease.
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National Medical Laser Centre
- Medial laser research centre provides information on its work and projects, plus patient information for those with gastroenterology, prostrate and skin conditions.
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National Resource for Infection Control (NRIC)
- A portal for quality-tagged resources on infection control for healthcare staff.
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Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- An independent membership organisation dedicated to physician education and development, and raising standards in patient care. Offers a profile and history, with details of their role and activities.
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Supports postgraduate training and education by offering membership and fellowship to physicians, surgeons, professionals in dentistry and travel medicine and others.
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE)
- A professional membership organisation that develops and oversees medical examinations, education and training for qualified doctors; describes their role and history, with contacts and resources.
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Royal Society of Medicine
- Provides and supports medical education, and also supports public education programmes. Provides a guide to membership and services, training, publications, and contacts.
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Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
- Established to improve health care in Scotland by developing and disseminating national clinical guidelines for effective practice. Includes guidelines published, reference guide, their methodology, and details of patient involvement.
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