Patient safety must be main focus for NHS
PATIENT safety must be the most important consideration for the NHS in England, according to a major new review.
New guide helps GPs support dementia patients
A NEW guide for GPs to handout to newly diagnosed dementia patients and their carers has been launched by Alzheimer’s Society.
Junior doctors' competence and skills not yet complete
Medical graduates preparing to start their working life as foundation year doctors should understand their own limitations and work within their competence level, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
The power of the pen
Many doctors write for magazines, books or the web – but what’s involved? FYi editor and medical writer Dr Anne Parfitt-Rogers investigates
Surviving the weekend
Research suggests weekend surgical patients are more likely to die, so is it time hospitals switched to 24/7 care? [Analysis from 'FYi' Issue 11]
The business of discovery
Inspiration is vital in scientific discovery – but so also are rules. Medical researcher and writer Dr Allan Gaw offers insight into how we must channel our sense of wonder
Book Review: Extremes – Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body
Book review - Extremes – Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body by Dr Kevin Fong
Sending the right message
How doctors communicate with their patients is a common cause of complaints. Experts from the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit offer some practical tips and advice
"Human factors" and medical error
Dr Michael Moneypenny explains how the study of “human factors” can enhance patient safety
Thirst for knowledge
An academic career is perfect for doctors with plenty of courage, curiosity and determination