End-of-life guide for acute care
A NEW acute care resource on managing patients at the end of life has been published by the Royal College of Physicians London in collaboration with the Society of Acute Medicine.
Frontline staff urged to take up Covid-19 vaccination
FRONTLINE health and social care workers in England have been urged to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when offered in a letter signed by leading professionals.
Five out of 10 family doctors tempted to quit NHS
FIVE out of 10 family doctors say they are tempted to quit general practice due to the impact of working during the pandemic, according to a new survey by MDDUS.
Surge in DIY dental kit sales
SALES of at-home dental kits for lost fillings, caps, and crowns by Boots the Chemist were up a reported 87 per cent in the last three months of 2020 compared with the previous year.
Survey shows five out of 10 family doctors tempted to quit NHS
Findings paint vivid picture of health professions at breaking point and highlight risk of an exodus of staff from the NHS.
Case study - Concerned loved one
...David says Dr L disregarded his welfare power of attorney in regard to treatment decisions in the care of his father....
Case study - Liability denied
...It is alleged that Mr D failed to carry out surgical treatment with adequate skill, and in particular he neglected to correctly size and align the implant...
Case study - Elective surgery risk
...Mrs U has a life-limiting condition and desires an elective procedure which she believes will enhance her quality of life...
Surviving the 'coronacoaster'
Senior risk adviser Liz Price discusses how minimising the impact of Covid-related stress on your teams can improve patient safety
Consent - six common pitfalls
In light of new GMC guidance, barrister and ethicist Dr Daniel Sokol discusses key considerations for doctors when obtaining consent