Child protection – everyone’s responsibility
Not only do doctors and dentists have a professional obligation to act on any concerns they may have about the safety or welfare of a child or young person - they risk allegations of misconduct in failing to do so.
Indemnity for nurses in general practice – England, Wales and Northern Ireland
MDDUS is changing the way that we provide indemnity for some nurses and other clinical employees in General Practice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The changes will provide greater certainty for all employed nurses, whilst ensuring that subscriptions are fairer for all our members.
Overworked GPs risk patient safety
GP FATIGUE due to overwork threatens patient safety on a "widespread scale", says the RCGP in a new consultation paper.
All trainee doctors found jobs
ALL trainee doctors on a waiting list to find jobs have been allocated a place, the UK Foundation Programme Office has confirmed.
“Considerable progress” made in tackling Scottish hospital infections
THE number of hospital acquired infections in Scottish hospitals has fallen, new quarterly figures show.
Good communication key in end-of-life care
PATIENTS and those close to them should be involved in key decisions about end-of-life care, according to new draft NICE guidance.
Half of EU doctors refused UK licence over language skills
NEARLY half of European doctors who applied to the GMC for a licence to practise in the UK over the previous year were refused for not providing evidence of adequate language skills.
Over 50 per cent rise in prescriptions over decade
THE UK has seen a 55.2 per cent increase in the number of prescription items dispensed over the last ten years, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
Patients suffering due to poor hospital discharge procedures
HOSPITALS are discharging vulnerable patients without first checking they have the necessary social care support in place, according to a new report from Healthwatch England.
New Yellow Card app to report safety issues
DRUG side effects and medical device problems can now be reported electronically using the new Yellow Card app.