Diary
Diary GPST Issue 08
Is the CSA racially biased?
Controversy continues over failure rates of the MRCGP exam
NHS complaints process “too complex”
CONCERNS about poor NHS care often go unreported because of the complexity of the system, according to a new survey.
Increase in advice calls on third-party requests
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in calls from members seeking advice on disclosing medical records to third parties.
Call for better access to palliative care at home
TERMINALLY ill patients being treated at home need better access to care and pain relief according to a recent survey commissioned by Marie Curie.
Nearly all dental patients satisfied with care
A NEW survey has shown 96 per cent of dental patients are satisfied with the care or treatment they receive.
New scheme offers early access to cutting edge drugs
A NEW scheme offering patients with life threatening or seriously debilitating illnesses access to medicines still awaiting marketing authorisation has been launched by the Government in England.
Revalidation taking “longer than expected”
DOCTORS are spending more time on revalidation than had originally been expected, an official NHS report has revealed.
Managing expectations of patients with dentures
Managing patient expectations is the key to successful treatment when dealing with dentures, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.