Med student hardship fund launched
A HARDSHIP fund has been launched to help medical students in financial difficulties.
Medical careers site success
A FREE information site aimed at foundation year doctors is receiving 26,000 visitors per month, new figures show.
New specialty revalidation guidance published
GUIDANCE advising doctors on the type of supporting information they will need for revalidation has been published.
RCPsych to freeze exam fees
THE Royal College of Psychiatrists is to freeze membership examination fees for 2013 thanks to a cash surplus.
August change-over "puts patients at risk"
A SENIOR NHS executive has admitted that the August change-over – when junior doctors start their new jobs – puts patients at risk.
BNF smartphone app
ACCESS to the latest up-to-date prescribing information from the British National Formulary (BNF) is now available in a smartphone app launched by NICE.
Financial woes hit oral care
A GROWING number of people are cutting back on oral care in a bid to save money, according to a new survey.
Common factors in post-implant nerve damage
A STUDY of patients suffering nerve damage following dental implant surgery has identified common factors including inadequate patient consent, pre-operative planning and post-operative referral.
New CPD guidance for doctors
GUIDANCE for doctors on how to plan, carry out and evaluate their CPD has been published by the General Medical Council ahead of the launch of revalidation.
MDDUS support during industrial action
MDDUS will provide full access to support and indemnity for all members taking part in the planned industrial action on 21 June – as per our normal service.