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Dr Jacqueline Payne

Dr Jacqueline Payne, FRCGP

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MB, BS, DFFP, DRCOG, FRCGP

Jacqueline was a GP in Kendal, Cumbria for 25 years, where she trained young GPs for the RCGP and was an Instructing Doctor for the FSRH.

She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Prescribing Science from the University of Liverpool and was Prescribing lead for the South Lakes area for many years and has worked with the National Prescribing Centre. She also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Gynaecology from the University of Bradford and was the FSRH Training Programme Director for South Cumbria until 2015.

She was elected Fellow of the RCGP in 2012. Her main clinical interests are women’s health and prescribing. However as a keen cyclist she also takes a personal interest in Sports Medicine.

Recently contributed to:

Facial nerve palsy
Professional
Getting help for domestic violence
Info leaflet

Being a victim of domestic violence can have a huge effect on your confidence and self esteem. This in turn can make it difficult to pluck up the courage to seek help. If you know someone you suspect is suffering domestic violence, there are lots of steps you can take to help them. And if you are a victim, there are many organisations that can help you become safe again.

Domestic violence
Info leaflet

Domestic violence or abuse takes many forms. It can be physical, emotional or psychological, sexual, financial or related to cultural practices. It is often hidden, surprisingly common and affects men and women of all ages. This leaflet will help you understand what counts as domestic violence or abuse and how to get help.

Mallet finger
Info leaflet

A finger that bends down at the end joint and cannot be straightened is called a mallet finger. It is caused by an injury to the tendon that straightens (extends) the finger. A splint worn day and night for 6-8 weeks will cure the problem in most cases.