Addiction report warns against over-reliance on methadone
HEROIN addicts should not be "parked indefinitely" on substitute drugs, such as methadone, according to new report produced by an expert group commissioned by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA).
Calls to restrict use of the title "surgeon"
THE Royal College of Surgeons of England is calling for the job title of “surgeon” to be protected by law and restricted to doctors with medical degrees and recognised surgical qualifications.
GDC gets positive marks from CHRE
EFFORTS by the GDC to improve performance in its fitness to practise procedures have been recognised by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) in its 2011 performance review.
Junior doctors urged to work within their competence
Medical graduates preparing to start working life as foundation year doctors are reminded to practise within their level of competence.
Preventable hospital deaths in England
AN estimated 12,000 adult deaths in hospital in England per year could be prevented with better care according to a review study published in BMJ Quality and Safety.
GMC issues child protection guidance
NEW guidance to help doctors protect children from abuse has been issued by the GMC.
New guidance gives doctors clarity on child abuse
The GMC have today launched new guidance for all doctors to help protect children from abuse or neglect.
NHS negligence payouts hit record high
THE cost of NHS litigation claims hit a record £1.3billion this year, according to new figures.
Missed fractures
Simon Bennet and Michael Kelly highlight some common pitfalls in the assessment and management of acute fractures