Terminology

Pelvic inflammatory disease/disorder (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract, including the uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries. In about 1 in 4 cases, STI is the cause.

PID can lead to a number of complications including infertility and ectopic pregnancy. 

Prompt and effective treatment with antibiotics is important (after STI screening), of both the affected female ± recent sexual partner(s). 

NICE CKS - PID

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition which presents with aching and morning stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and/or pelvic girdle (hips and thighs) in people older than 50 years of age.

PMR is frequently associated with GCA.

NICE CKS - PMR

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) refers to USS performed at the patient's bedside (or wherever they are - in the ED, in a GP practice, or in an ambulance, for example), as opposed to in a dedicated radiology department.

Radiopaedia - PoCUS Curriculum

Personal protective equipment

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications which reduce stomach acid production.

PPIs are used in the management of PUD and GORD.

Physiotherapy (preferred UK terminology) and physical therapy (preferred US terminology) help to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful or distressing events.

People with PTSD often relive the traumatic event through nightmares and intrusive thoughts or images when awake (flashbacks). Symptoms last for at least one month after the traumatic event.

Other anxiety disorders include OCD and GAD.

NICE CKS - PTSD

PUD is peptic ulcer disease.

BMJ Best Practice - Peptic ulcer disease

PUO is pyrexia (fever) of unknown origin.

Patient.info - Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a voluntary annual reward and incentive programme for all GP practices in England, detailing practice achievement results.

QOF consists of a number of achievement measures (indicators) against which GP practices score points according to their level of achievement. The higher the score, the higher the financial reward for the practice.

QOF helps standardise improvements in the delivery of primary care.

NICE QOF indicators