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
Diary
More random items of questionable relevance from the PM team...
Case study: A neglected child?
...the child is quiet and unresponsive and something "seems amiss", but the GP is unsure whether to raise concerns...
Practice profile: What "Outstanding" looks like
Jim Killgore visits a Darlington GP practice among the select few to have been awarded a top rating on inspection by the Care Quality Commission
Practice matters: Not a minute more
Allan Gaw says good time management is mostly about knowing what you want
Practice matters: Future proof your partnership
Mark Jarvis of Capsticks LLP considers the changing primary care landscape in England and Wales and the need for revised partnership agreements to reflect the move toward federated practices