Early cancer diagnoses increase
A QUARTER of diagnoses of the three most common cancers are being made at the earliest stage, new figures for Scotland show.
RCGP speaks out against disciplinary action for overprescribing antibiotics
CALLS for regulators to act against GPs who overprescribe antibiotics are "counter productive and unhelpful," says the Royal College of GPs.
New NHS Scotland scheme to reduce dental costs
A NEW initiative run by NHS Scotland aims to reduce costs for practices.
Dental complaints handling – interactive module for members
MDDUS members can now build their knowledge of dental complaints handling with a new interactive module from our Risk Management team.
GP risk toolbox offers browsable resources
RESOURCES to help GPs and practice staff manage risk can now be browsed on the MDDUS website by topic.
MDDUS Risk Bites podcasts – episode 3 now online
THE latest instalment of the MDDUS Risk Bites podcast series is now online.
Prescribing – basic principles
Prescribing is a routine part of everyday medical practice and is mostly safe and effective. But it can be the source of a wide range of problems.
Dentists should not fear covert recordings
Dentists should avoid confrontational or defensive reactions to patients who covertly record their consultation, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Low uptake of online GP services
UPTAKE of online GP services in England is low despite efforts to promote their use.
Music can hamper surgeons’ communication, study finds
MUSIC played during surgery can interfere with team communication and is a potential safety hazard, according to new research.