Poor health literacy increases mortality risk in heart patients
PATIENTS with heart failure who have poor health literacy face an increased risk of hospitalisation and death.
Notice of Special General Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a Special General Meeting (SGM) of MDDUS, which the Board has agreed to convene on Friday 19 June 2020 at 9.45am.
Concern over complaints against doctors post-COVID-19
A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs has joined forces to urge Government ministers to commission an independent advisory report into how patient complaints and claims against doctors will be dealt with fairly after COVID-19.
Acute kidney injury guidance for non-specialists
PATIENTS admitted to hospital during the coronavirus pandemic should be assessed and monitored for acute kidney injury (AKI).
Death certification guidance during COVID-19
DOCTORS should use their clinical judgement when deciding whether to include COVID-19 in a cause of death certificate.
GP trainees to submit video assessments
GP trainees will be asked to submit recorded consultations to complete their qualification after normal exams were disrupted by coronavirus.
Dedicated Yellow Card site for coronavirus treatments
A DEDICATED Yellow Card reporting site has been launched for medicines and medical devices used in coronavirus treatment in England.
Trauma helpline for NHS staff
A HELPLINE has been launched to support NHS staff suffering bereavement or trauma.
Morbid obesity on the rise in England
HOSPITAL admissions directly attributable to obesity rose by 4 per cent in England over 2018/19, according to statics published by NHS Digital.
Record keeping
Good dental records can ensure that patients receive continuity of care.