Case study: Is obesity a disability?
BACKGROUND: The complex world of holidays and sickness is an ever increasing minefield. However, a recent case Sood Enterprises Ltd v Healy helped clarify one aspect of how holiday pay is affected by sick leave.
Respect patient autonomy and share decision making
Doctors are reminded to respect patient autonomy and share decision making where possible, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Risk: What do tape measures and chickens have in common?
Psychologists have identified several reasons why as humans, we may make mistakes in our thought processes, even when we possess the knowledge and have the ability to think correctly.
Antibiotic prescribing: risk if you do, risk if you don’t
There has been lots of coverage in the press recently around over-prescription of antibiotics and the major global risk that resistant bacteria presents. It is now commonly cited as one of the greatest crises facing mankind, with a recent study highlighting a 40 per cent increase in antibiotic prescribing in the last 10 years.
"No" vote in the Scottish Referendum
AS most members will no doubt be aware, the outcome of yesterday’s Independence Referendum was a vote in favour of Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom. At a political level this marks the start of a period of negotiation on the added powers that are to be devolved to Scotland as indicated by the “Better Together” campaign.
Reduced mortality rate in hip fracture
IMPROVEMENTS in hip fracture care has meant that over 300 fewer patients died in the year 2013 over a comparable period in 2011-12 according to a recent report.
Call for clarity on GDC fee rise
A MAJORITY of dentists (66 per cent) responding to a consultation on the annual retention fee (ARF) do not believe that the GDC has provided a clear account of its resource needs for 2015.
Domperidone no longer available over the counter
DOMPERIDONE will no longer be available to patients without a prescription from a doctor, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced.
Warning over care of heart attack patients
HEART attack patients who miss just one key element of care massively increase their chance of dying within a month of leaving hospital, according to new research.
Guidance aims to improve revalidation
GUIDANCE aimed at improving the revalidation experience of doctors has been published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.