MDDUS calls for unequivocal time commitment for a new discount rate
MDDUS welcomes changes to the way the personal injury discount rate is set in England and Wales as part of the Civil Liability Bill unveiled by the Justice Secretary David Gauke today.
"Terms of reference" set in gross negligence manslaughter review
THE GMC has announced the terms of reference for its independent review into how gross negligence manslaughter is applied to medical practice.
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Early scan recommended for pancreatic cancer
PATIENTS with suspected pancreatic cancer should be offered PET-CT scans to speed up diagnosis and more accurately stage the disease to determine if operable.
NHS crisis worse than last year, survey indicates
THE NHS is a system "pushed to its limits", says the Royal College of Physicians in response to survey results in its NHS Reality Check Update 2018.
RCGP warns over “culture of blame”
THE Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has warned that an unintended consequence of the recent Bawa-Garba case could be a “regression to a blame culture”.
Extra whistleblowing protection for Scottish trainees
EXTRA legal protections have been introduced by NHS Scotland for junior doctors and other postgraduate trainees treated unfairly for whistleblowing.
One-off PSA test for prostate cancer a "blunt tool"
Offering a one-off PSA test for prostate cancer to asymptomatic men does not save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK.
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Ensure your practice has a bad weather policy
Medical and dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather, says MDDUS.