Remote prescribing of injectable cosmetics and other medicines
Face-to-face consultations with patients are required before prescribing Botox or other injectable cosmetic medicines - but clinicians should ensure compliance with regulations and professional guidance before remotely prescribing any medicine or treatment.
Drop in private dental complaints
THE number of complaints about private care handled by the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) dropped by more than 40 per cent last year, new figures show.
Campaign against “too much medicine”
A CULTURE of over-treatment amongst medical professionals is leading to poor care and even patient harm, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has said.
Greater public involvement in NHS inspections
A BIG rise in the number of patients and carers taking part in NHS inspections in England will take place from November, the Care Quality Commission has announced.
Women medical students better at spotting poor behaviour
FEMALE medical students are better than men at identifying unacceptable behaviour, according to a survey on professionalism by the General Medical Council.
Appointment systems risks: a breach of confidence
A flaw in a practice's appointment booking system offers a useful lesson in protecting patient confidentiality.
Ethical lessons from my father
Deborah Bowman reflects on ethical lessons learned in the wake of her father's death
Summons Spring 2015 puzzle solution
Solution to Summons Spring 2015 crossword puzzle
Looking ahead
New CEO, Chris Kenny, offers a perspective on some of the challenges ahead both for MDDUS and UK healthcare in general
Codeine now contraindicated in under-12s with cough and cold
THE use of codeine to treat cough and cold is now contraindicated in children below 12 years, according to new guidance from the European Medicines Agency.