EM clinicians report inadequate infection control
NEARLY half of emergency care clinicians believe the layout of their department is not safe enough for adequate infection control for coronavirus, according to a survey conducted by Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Same-day COVID tests key to restoring surgery
DOCTORS need access to same-day coronavirus testing in order to safely restore elective surgery.
DCPs reassured over annual renewal shortfall
DENTAL care professionals must submit their annual renewal to the General Dental Council by July 31 – even if they have a shortfall in CPD.
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How safe is your telephone triage system?
COVID-19 has changed the way in which medical practices operate, with the need to reduce risk of exposure to both staff and patients. An effective telephone triage system has become an essential tool in this new way of working.
GPs taking on secondary care workload
GPs are providing an increasing number of tests and treatments during the pandemic that would normally be carried out in hospital settings.
Inflammatory bowel disease dementia risk
INFLAMMATORY bowel disease is linked to an increased risk of dementia, new research suggests.
Dental practices in Scotland reopen for urgent care
DENTAL practices in Scotland can now reopen to provide urgent care.
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