24 January 2024
All point of care ultrasound (POCUS) users are encouraged to attend Pinnacle’s monthly POCUS virtual peer group session led by Dr Michael Miller.
POCUS involves the use of a handheld ultrasound device as a diagnostic tool in primary care, an approach increasingly used worldwide by doctors in rural general practice and emergency care.
Read about how Pinnacle GPs are using POCUS in rural practices.
If you are interested in attending the peer group:
For more information about the POCUS programme:
21 October 2026
In his latest blog, Justin Butcher makes the case for retaining and strengthening PHOs to better support general practice and patient care.
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3 September 2026
This blog by Dr Jo Scott-Jones looks at new guidance on cognitive assessment as part of older people’s driver licence medical examinations, including when testing may be appropriate and what practices should consider when reviewing their current processes.
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20 August 2026
Network4 has released its 2026 Election Manifesto, calling on all political parties to support five priorities for a stronger, more sustainable primary care system.
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