Clarity for GPs on firearms licensing
GPs will not be held legally responsible for judging whether someone is suitable to possess a firearm or shotgun certificate, according to proposed new government guidance.
Discount rate change not far enough
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny has expressed disappointment in the limited change to the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments announced recently by The Lord Chancellor.
GDC seeks views on future development of CPD
THE short and long-term future of professional learning and development in dentistry is the subject of new discussion document on which the GDC is seeking views.
Raising and responding to concerns - your duty as a doctor
Watch this 40-minute pre-recorded webinar on demand.
NHS looks to Alexa to deliver health advice
NHS patients may soon have improved access to health information via voice-assisted technology being developed in collaboration with Amazon.
GMC appointed regulator for associate roles
THE General Medical Council will become the regulator for physician associates and anaesthesia associates, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.
Treat suspected Lyme disease without delay
PATIENTS presenting with erythema migrans or the characteristic bull’s eye rash associated with Lyme disease should be diagnosed and treated with antibiotics without delay, says NICE.
FGDP(UK) welcomes compulsory oral health education
ORAL health will be included in new statutory guidance on health education for schools in England.
Discount rate change doesn't go far enough
The Lord Chancellor has today announced a change to the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments to minus 0.25%.
MDDUS statement on UK Government response to consultation "Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation"
MDDUS Director of Advisory and Legal Services Emma Parfitt comments on the UK Government consultation response on “Promoting Professionalism; Reforming Regulation”