This is the first edition of the newly rebranded primary care prescribing bulletin, formerly titled PostScript Primary Care.

• MUPC August 2014

A recommendation has been to circulate information on the role of social work in child protection and advice on making a referral. Please find below a short summary of the role of social work in child protection and a copy of the current shared referral form used by agencies to make a referral about any child protection or welfare concerns they may have:

• Role and Remit of Social Work in Child Protection
• Shared Referral Form
• Informational Letter

The NHS charges to overseas visitors regulations has now got a new exemption for all HIV treatment. This change has implications for both Primary and Secondary NHS healthcare providers.

• Read more about this change…

Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board have recently produced a credit card sized leaflet to highlight some of the most important aspects of dealing with people who have been recently bereaved.

• Read the new bereavement leaflet…

You may find the following website helpful regarding services available from the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre:

• www.nhsggc.org.uk/virology

In particular, there is a General practice subpage with a user manual with full details on CT/GC testing including illustrations and a GP information poster regarding specimens and containers.

If any GP has other suggestions as to what they would like on the website then please contact Dr Wilson-Davies.

There have been recent changes made to Spirometry guidance, adult pulse oximetry guidance and the use of emergency oxygen & nebulisers. You can find out more about these changes in the documents provided below:

• Pulse Oximetry Guidance
• Spirometry Guidance
• Use of Emergency 0xygen & Nebulisers