Concern over young people missing out on life-saving vaccines
UPTAKE of vaccines offered to 13 and 14 year olds fell during the 2021 to 2022 academic year, leaving many young people unprotected from life-threatening diseases, according data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Falsified oxygen cylinders identified in Scotland
FALSIFIED medical oxygen has been circulating in a small number of dental practices within Scotland.
Plan ahead today for peace of mind tomorrow
An Income Protection Plus policy could keep you and your family protected if the unexpected happens.
Case file: Disputed consent for surgery
...the patient is unhappy with the cosmetic outcome and said he did not realise the surgery would be so invasive...
Vignette: John Alcindor (1873-1924)
John Alcindor - Dedicated clinician who furthered the cause of equality throughout his career.
Dilemma: Consent and Gillick competence
A young patient refuses life-saving treatment. What would you do?
Ethics: The human touch
Professor Deborah Bowman defers to AI for her latest column – and the results are rather less than human.
Viewpoint: Tackling race hate - a challenge the NHS cannot ignore
MDDUS chief medical officer Dr John Holden calls for swift action to tackle inequalities in the medical workforce.
Case file: Threshold for a GMC investigation
...the building contractor threatens to report the doctor to the GMC over an alleged rude personal comment...
Advice for junior doctor members during industrial action
Junior doctors should consider the impact of their absence and work collaboratively with their healthcare team to keep patients safe.