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Being a General Practitioner
The General Practice Consultation
Clinical Governance
Patient Safety
Ethics and Values Based Medicine
Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity
Evidence-based Practice
Research and Academic Activity
Teaching, Mentoring, Clinical Supervision
Management in Primary Care
Information Management & Technology
Healthy People
Genetics in Primary Care
Care of Acutely Ill People
Care of Children and Young People
Care of Older Adults
Women's Health
Men's Health
Sexual Health
Care of People with Cancer & Palliative Care
Care of People with Mental Health Problems
Care of People with Learning Disabilities
Cardiovascular Problems
Digestive Problems
Drug and Alcohol Problems
ENT and Facial Problems
Eye Problems
Metabolic Problems
Neurological Problems
Respiratory Problems
Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal & Trauma
Skin Problems
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15.2 Digestive Problems
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15.2 Specific Problem-solving Skills
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Intervene urgently when patients present with an acute abdomen
Recognise and respond urgently to red-flag symptoms, which may indicate GI cancer
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Demonstrate a structured, logical approach to the diagnosis of abdominal pain
E.g. to enable a positive diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome to be made, rather than making the diagnosis by exclusion.
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Acute abdomen
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