Survey reveals scepticism over revalidation
OVER half of hospital doctors and GPs do not believe revalidation will help identify colleagues who are unfit to practise, according a survey of around 5,600 UK medics.
Open and constructive approach can resolve patient complaints
Many complaints doctors receive can be resolved by simply listening to the patient and adopting an open and constructive approach, claims UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Patients urged not to “soldier on”
PATIENTS in England are being urged to seek advice early before health problems escalate requiring hospital.
GDC offers standards case studies
THE GDC has developed an interactive website to support implementation of the new Standards for the Dental Team with relevant case studies, scenarios and FAQs.
Dentists urged to meet record card checks standard
Dentists in England are urged to comply with NHS record card check regulations or risk termination of their contract, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Cancer rates rise over last decade
THE number of people diagnosed with cancer each year has increased by nearly 50,000 over the last decade according to figures published by Cancer Research UK.
ETHICS: Getting personal
Deborah Bowman looks at professional boundaries. Where does discretion apply?
The right response
Dr Ian Reeves and Gráinne Byrne of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman discuss why patients complain and how an effective response can often prevent complaints from escalating
Vignette: GP and political activist Baroness Edith Clara Summerskill (1901 - 1980)
GP and political activist Baroness Edith Clara Summerskill (1901 - 1980)