NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual General Meeting of The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland will be held at 10.30 am on Friday 9 September 2016.
GPs lacking confidence in neurological referrals
OVER half of GPs in England do not feel confident in their ability to make an initial assessment and referral for people presenting with signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and 84 per cent would see benefit in further training on identifying and managing people presenting with neurological conditions.
Reduced hospital pneumonia deaths
HOSPITAL deaths from the most common form of pneumonia decreased by 14 per cent between 2009 and 2015, according to new research published by the British Thoracic Society (BTS).
Changing faces
Adam Campbell learns how this innovative charity is working to make life more manageable for people with facial or other disfigurements
A matter of judgement
Deborah Bowman presents some thought-provoking insights into the ethics of judgement
Pathways in sight
Dr Mark Wright champions the use of a unique set of diagnostic algorithms for non-specialists faced with common ophthalmological complaints
Paying a high price
The rising cost of claims is a concern to all those involved in medical defence work, and in this issue, risk adviser Cherryl Adams reports on the types of claims that tend to be most costly
Taking a forward view
Professor Maureen Baker speaks about the challenges facing general practice and the highlights and frustrations of her time as Chair of the RCGP
The right to choose
A patient refusing treatment can present a difficult ethical dilemma. Medical adviser Dr Greg Dollman examines options and obligations in such cases
Treating the fearful child
Paediatric dentist Fiona Hogg offers advice on dealing with dental anxiety in young patients