Medical certificate for terminally ill abuse victims
TERMINALLY ill patients in Scotland who suffered childhood abuse in care must ask their doctor to confirm their condition to claim compensation.
Direct link between frailty and oral health
FRAIL older people have a much greater risk of oral health problems, according to new research.
Registered with conditions
Dental case study
Involve dentists in wider disease prevention
DENTISTS could play a much wider role in detecting health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Post-surgical deaths in Scotland fall by a third
DEATHS following surgery have been reduced by more than a third in Scotland since the implementation of a safety checklist as part of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme.
“Disease mongering” burdens global healthcare
EXPANDING definitions of disease are leading to over diagnosis and unnecessary treatment and pose a major threat to human health and the sustainability of health systems, according to a paper published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
Unprofessional behaviour targeted in pilot scheme
A PILOT programme has been launched to help doctors tackle unprofessional behaviour which threatens patient safety.
Government can learn from BMJ Awards nominees
Speaking at the MDDUS-sponsored BMJ Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster last night, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
MDDUS welcomes GMC plans to reduce number of full investigations
Responding to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) announcement today that they plan to reduce the number of full investigations following a successful pilot scheme, MDDUS medical adviser Dr Naeem Nazem said:
Case study: Breathlessness
...Mr P complains of breathing problems and requests a home visit but he is refused...