Peter Bagshaw

Oct 24, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Peter Bagshaw

GP and dementia lead Dr Peter Bagshaw provides an update on best practice in management of dementia including latest knowledge on the pharmacological options. Learning objectivesThis module provides an update on current best practice in the management of dementia in primary care, including:Understanding of features of dementia beyond memory impairment. Pharmacological options for cognitive problems and delaying dementia progression including drugs in development.

Sep 13, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Peter Bagshaw

GP and mental health lead Dr Peter Bagshaw provides an update on current best practice in the diagnosis and management of depression in primary care, including discussion of the latest NICE guidelines recommendations and some new and emerging therapies. Learning objectivesThis module aims to extend knowledge of:Current diagnostic approaches for depression. Recommended treatment options for mild depression and more severe depression, including both drug and non-drug interventions.

Apr 25, 2024 | pulsetoday.co.uk | Peter Bagshaw |Jaimie Kaffash

In the next in our Masterclass series, GP specialist in mental health Dr Peter Bagshaw explains the latest knowledge and best practice in the management of hypertension in primary care.  This series showcases content from our Pulse Reference site, which supports GPs in making diagnoses.

Apr 18, 2024 | nursinginpractice.com | Caroline Price |Peter Bagshaw

GP Dr Peter Bagshaw explains why it is important to avoid inappropriate use of diuretics in ankle oedemaIt’s a common scenario in primary care for GPs to be asked to prescribe ‘water tablets’ – diuretics – to elderly patients with swollen ankles.  Carers, the patients themselves, and even healthcare professionals often believe that diuretics are a suitable treatment to relieve the swelling symptoms, irrespective of the underlying cause.

Apr 16, 2023 | echo.net.au | Peter Bagshaw

There have been articles in this paper implying that old-growth forests have a role to play in carbon capture. The facts are that old-growth native forests are basically carbon neutral. Over a period of time the amount of carbon dioxide the forest absorbs from the air will be the same as the CO2 released from the forest by vegetation being eaten by animals (including termites), rotting or occasionally burning.