A4Medicine is a global primary care education channel for GPs, trainees, medical students and frontline clinicians worldwide.

We translate guidance from NICE, WHO, GINA, GOLD, ADA, USPSTF and other respected organisations into clear, practical decisions for everyday primary care.

Our videos cover:

• Clinical guidelines made simple
• Diagnosis and management in primary care
• Guideline updates and global relevance
• AKT and GP exam preparation
• MCQs and case-based learning
• Safe prescribing, screening and prevention

Our approach:

Evidence → Guidelines → Practical Primary Care

A4Medicine content is for education only. Guidance, medicine availability, funding and referral pathways vary between countries. Always check your local guidelines, regulator, formulary and clinical pathways.

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A 46-year-old man presents to his GP with a 3-day history of worsening weakness in both legs. One week ago, he had an episode of diarrhoea. He now needs support to stand and reports tingling in both feet.

Examination shows symmetrical lower-limb weakness, absent knee and ankle reflexes, and normal sensation to light touch. There is no back pain, bladder disturbance, or saddle anaesthesia.

What is the most appropriate initial management?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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New video now live on A4Medicine 🎥

Cellulitis in Primary Care

Cellulitis is common — but not every red, swollen leg is infection.

In this video, we cover a practical UK primary care approach to:

✅ Recognising typical cellulitis
✅ Avoiding mimics like DVT, gout and venous disease
✅ Spotting red flags: sepsis and necrotising fasciitis
✅ NICE NG141-aligned antibiotic decisions
✅ When to refer or escalate
✅ 48–72 hour review and safety-netting

Part of the A4Medicine Minor Illnesses in Primary Care series, based on the book:

Minor Illnesses in Primary Care — The Visual Guidebook

For GPs, nurses, ANPs, paramedics, pharmacists, urgent care clinicians and GP trainees.

#A4Medicine #Cellulitis #PrimaryCare #MinorIllness #NICEGuidelines

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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🚀 New video now live on A4Medicine

Managing Acute Sore Throat in Primary Care

Part of our new Minor Illnesses in Primary Care series — short, practical videos for frontline clinicians.

In this video we cover:

✅ Viral vs bacterial sore throat
✅ Red flags not to miss
✅ FeverPAIN and Centor scoring
✅ NICE-aligned antibiotic decisions
✅ Safety-netting in everyday practice

Designed for GPs, GP trainees, nurses, ANPs, paramedics, pharmacists and urgent care clinicians.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/N8WEqGqmybg

Based on the A4Medicine book:
Minor Illnesses in Primary Care — The Visual Guidebook

#A4Medicine #MinorIllness #PrimaryCare #SoreThroat

3 months ago | [YT] | 0