A risky adventure - the ethics of space travel
“Manned” missions to Mars are a real possibility in the coming decades – but what are the ethical considerations in sending humans out into space?
A safe shift - how to raise concerns
Raising concerns about unsafe working conditions can be daunting for trainee doctors. Dr Naeem Nazem offers some advice
Career in radiology: Image is everything
The specialty of radiology is varied and challenging, using the latest technology for both diagnostic and interventional work
Case study: Persistent dyspepsia
...Mr K again complains of indigestion and stomach pain and he is referred for rapid access endoscopy...
Provisional registration: Now you're a doctor... almost
A review of medical training questions the need for provisional GMC registration
Wellbeing: What's up doc?
As junior doctors face increasing work pressures, a new campaign aims to reduce stress levels
Coat-pocket poetry
A new pocket-sized poetry book speaks to the experience of being a junior doctor
GMC to revamp medical register
DOCTORS’ photos and more detailed information about their current job could be included in the online medical register under new proposals from the General Medical Council.
New RCGP chair named
DR Helen Stokes-Lampard has been named as the new chair of the RCGP.
Dental neglect a problem in care homes
MORE than half of older adults living in care homes have tooth decay compared to 40 per cent of over 75s and 33 per cent of over 85s not in care homes according to NICE.