New research into GMC referrals
NEW research has been commissioned to find out why some doctors – particularly those who are black, Asian or minority ethnic (BME) – are referred to the General Medical Council by their employers more often than others.
Help at hand in diagnosing Lyme disease
NEW NICE guidance aims to help doctors spot Lyme disease so that NHS treatment can be offered promptly.
Lower death rates among older surgeons
PATIENTS undergoing emergency surgery had slightly lower death rates when operated on by older surgeons compared to younger ones, a new US study suggests.
Urgent MHRA update on valproate use
VALPROATE medicines must no longer be used in women or girls of childbearing potential unless a Pregnancy Prevention Programme is in place, according to new guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Dental phobia linked to socio-economic factors
HIGH dental anxiety has been found to be significantly associated with a lower health‐related quality of life (HRQL) among adults, according findings from a study published in the International Dental Journal.
New e-traffic light for GP referrals shows promise
AN e-traffic light system for GP referrals has proved successful in offering patients reduced hospital waiting times in a London pilot.
Risk: Scan, shred, repeat
Are your paper-light document-capture processes adequate to avoid risk?
Employment law: Digital footprints
Employment law adviser Janice Sibbald urges caution in using Google to assess potential job applicants
Practice Matters: Deed or no deed?
Solicitor Daniel Kirk considers the value of having a partnership deed in light of an English Court of Appeal case involving a dispute among GPs