Hip fracture care improving
CARE for patients suffering hip fracture is improving, according to a new national report.
Manage expectations of patients opting for cosmetic dentistry
Dentists are urged to consider the clinical risks associated with cosmetic dentistry, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS appoints former BDA president to board
THE Board of MDDUS is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Amarjit Gill as a non-executive director.
Criminal record checks
New rules mean certain "spent" criminal convictions no longer have to be declared by clinicians in England and Wales.
NICE promotes early detection in acute kidney injury to save lives
EARLY detection and treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) should be a key priority among GPs and other primary care professionals, according to a new guideline published by NICE.
Do you eat bog myrtle?
RURAL GP Chris Duckham divides his time between treating patients and serving up inventive dishes at his renowned restaurant in the far north of Scotland.
Dentists must comply with inspection checklists
Dentists practising in Scotland are reminded that failure to comply with new practice inspection checklists may jeopardise their access to NHS grants and allowances.
NHS data service to mine confidential patient records
NHS ENGLAND has introduced an information service that will extract confidential details from patient records to provide data in support of improved healthcare delivery and commissioning.
Records in the attic - medical case study
...Mr G found numerous boxes of private patient records stored in the attic by his late wife...
August deaths caused by “poor prioritisation”
THE increase in patient deaths during the August trainee changeover is due to poor prioritisation and a failure to recognise deteriorating health, according to a new study.