Trainees criticise “failing” foundation programme
FOUNDATION year doctors are not given enough exposure to emergency medicine and believe incompetent trainees are not identified by the assessment system, according to new research.
Patients at risk from trainees’ long hours
SOME trainee doctors are still working nearly 100 hours a week which could be putting patients at risk, the General Medical Council has warned.
Top applicants get first chance of jobs
THE top scoring applicants to the foundation programme have been placed on a “primary” list for UK jobs.
A firm rebuttal - dental case study
...the patient suffers blood poisoning and blames it on the dental treatment...
Dentists beware of prescription form theft and fraud
Dental practices are urged to have protocols in place to minimise the risk of fraud as a result of prescription forms being stolen.
Few dental patients complain
ONLY two per cent of dental patients complained or considered making a formal complaint about a dental professional during the last 12 months according to a survey conducted on behalf of the GDC.
GMC issues guidance on assisted suicide
THE GMC has set out new guidelines for investigators considering fitness to practise proceedings against doctors alleged to have helped a person to die.
Language test for doctors
DOCTORS who want to treat NHS patients will have to prove they can speak good English.
Doctors should seek guidance before whistleblowing
Doctors who have concerns about colleagues over patient safety issues should act swiftly and seek advice.