GDC chief executive to step down
THE Chief Executive of the General Dental Council, Evlynne Gilvarry, is to step down after five years in the role.
Demand low for seven-day GP opening, survey shows
THE vast majority of patients are happy with their GP practice opening times with only a small number supporting weekend appointments.
Dangers of swallowing dental instruments
Patients who swallow dental instruments are at risk and may need referral to hospital for further assessment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Mandatory FGM reporting in England and Wales
DOCTORS and dentists in England and Wales are now required to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under age 18.
Prescribing errors still significant in primary care
A BMJ study of nearly one million UK patients has found that around one in 20 triggered indicators for unsafe prescribing in general practice.
Call log
Call log - Issue 13
Case study: A neglected child?
...the child is quiet and unresponsive and something "seems amiss", but the GP is unsure whether to raise concerns...
Diary
More random items of questionable relevance from the PM team...
Practice matters: Not a minute more
Allan Gaw says good time management is mostly about knowing what you want