GP Block Flashcards
What is evidence based medicine?
the integration of best(current)research
evidence with clinical expertise and
patient values
What is important about a fit note?
Advisory not binding
You can’t lose your job if “signed off”?
False
It helps if employers and patients stay in contact when on sick leave?
True
You’ll get an ill health retirement package if you have to give up work?
Depends
Name the 4 medications prescribed for Anticipatory end of life care (JIC)
Opioid for pain and/or breathlessness
Morphine Sulphate injection
Anxiolytic/Sedative for Agitation or breathlessness
Midazolam injection
Anti-secretory for respiratory secretions
Hyoscine butylbromide injection
Anti-emetic for nausea and vomiting
Levomepromazine injection