New toolkit to relieve registrar workload
A NEW toolkit has been launched that aims to relieve the pressure on overworked medical registrars.
More people dying outside hospital
THE proportion of people dying at home or in care homes as opposed to hospitals rose dramatically in England over the four years up to 2012, according to a new report published by Public Health England.
Updated Scope of Practice guidance now online
RECENT changes reflecting the new direct access agreement for dental care professionals have been incorporated in the GDC’s revised Scope of Practice guidance which is now available to download.
Nominations open for BMJ Awards 2014
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2014 BMJ Awards which will honour doctors making a difference in the UK.
Compassion key to end of life care
Doctors involved in end of life care should show that they care not just for the patient but also about the person.
Telephone triage in primary care
MANY busy practices use non-clinical staff to triage calls from patients. But are your protocols and policies robust enough to protect patient safety?
Poorer people still minority in medicine
PEOPLE from poorer backgrounds are still underrepresented in medicine, according to a new survey.
Fairness of RCGP exam under review
AS many as 50 pending employment tribunals relate to concerns over the fairness of the clinical skills assessment in the RCGP membership exam.
Concerns over trainee jobs shortage
THERE are not enough jobs for all trainees looking to start foundation training in August 2014, it has been announced.
Haematuria noted - medical case study
... it's alleged Mr P had complained of frank haematuria with clotting but this is not reflected in Dr K’s notes...