Taking sides
Jim Killgore speaks to QC Christina Lambert on the role of the barrister [MDDUS profile from 'Summons' Winter 2013]
Poor training blamed on EWTD
MANY surgical trainees blame unsatisfactory training on working time regulations, according to new research.
Bad behaviour more likely in male trainees
MALE medical students are more likely than females to face complaints about their conduct, a new General Medical Council report reveals.
Patient contact via email and texting
EMAILING or texting patients may save time and resources but there are risks -- not least of which are potential breaches of data security and patient confidentiality. [Risk Alert]
Only what's necessary - dental case study
...The dentist tells the patient that the X-ray has revealed "some holes" that he will fix. No further explanation is given nor any indication of how many teeth are involved.....
GMC or GDC letter – don’t act alone
IF there is one thing that is likely to raise stress levels for doctors and dentists, it is the arrival of an official letter from the GMC or GDC.
Make oral cancer a CPD priority
ORAL cancer detection and prevention should be a top priority in continuing professional development for dentists, says Cancer Research UK.
GMC plans to cut some hearings
A NEW system that could cut the number of fitness to practise hearings is to be piloted by the General Medical Council.
New guide to passing MRCP
TRAINEES looking to sit the first part of the UK exam for membership of the Royal College of Physicians will have more chance of passing if they attempt it within 12 to 24 months of graduating. [News]
New BNF for children app
A SMARTPHONE app offering prescribing information for treating children has been launched by NICE.