CQC pledges to inspect “good” practices every five years
GENERAL medical practices in England rated "good" or "outstanding" will be inspected at a maximum interval of five years, according to a new report detailing the five-year strategy of the Care Quality Commission.
Dramatic fall in GP antibiotic prescribing
ANTIBIOTIC prescribing by GPs in England has fallen by 7.3 per cent in just one year, according to figures released by NHS Improvement.
Safety programme sees 20,000 fewer deaths in Scotland
OVER 20,000 fewer deaths have occurred in Scottish hospitals since the launch of a patient safety programme, new figures reveal.
Spotting the ‘vital signs’ of burnout
THE Royal Medical Benevolent Fund has developed a free downloadable online guide for doctors and their families called The Vital Signs by Dr Richard Stevens, which highlights common stressful trigger points for doctors, as well as signposting help and advice.
Tubal pregnancy
...The GP is alleged to have failed in not referring Ms P for an emergency ultrasound scan and this in turn resulted in a significant delay in diagnosis, leaving surgery as the only viable treatment option...
Updated FGDP(UK) guidelines on dental clinical examination and record keeping
THE Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) will launch a new edition of its good practice guidelines on Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping this week at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Manchester.
Flexible pricing for MDDUS members
MDDUS recognises that there is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to individual medical practice. This is why we offer a flexible range of subscriptions and supplements enabling members to build a membership package to meet their unique needs.
MDDUS strengthens property portfolio
MDDUS has further diversified its investment portfolio with the purchase of 50 Cannon Street in London – a 26,150 square foot office building.
Poetry for new doctors
MDDUS is pleased to be among the sponsors of a new edition of Tools of the Trade: Poems for new doctors, a "gift from the medical profession to its newest members" which is being distributed to all doctors graduating in Scotland in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Decline in tooth decay among five year olds in England
TOOTH decay among five year olds in England has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to a survey by Public Health England.