Gastrointestinal Problems

• '£' symbols and GP Contract boxes throughout clearly indicate key information for the GP on how to gain extra points
• GP Contract requirements are linked directly to the basic treatment information, demonstrating the points awarded adn how best to achieve these
• Patient drawings and explanatory material are included for use in consultations
• 'Patient experiences' and patient information boxes provide context
• Hot Tips boxes and FAQs highlight key points
• Subject areas are matched to those of the GPs Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF)

Readership: GP registrars, GPs, GP trainers, GP training practices, and Practice Nurses.

Chantal Simon, MRC Research Fellow, University of Southampton and General Practitioner, The Orchard Surgery, Christchurch, Dorset, UK

1: Assessing patients with GI problems in primary care
2: Symptoms and signs of GI problems in primary care
3: Diagnosis and management of GI problems in primary care
4: Legal aspects of care in the community
5: The GMS contract
6: Useful contacts for GPs and patients