Sending the right message
How doctors communicate with their patients is a common cause of complaints. Experts from the Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit offer some practical tips and advice
Book Review: Extremes – Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body
Book review - Extremes – Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body by Dr Kevin Fong
"Human factors" and medical error
Dr Michael Moneypenny explains how the study of “human factors” can enhance patient safety
Thirst for knowledge
An academic career is perfect for doctors with plenty of courage, curiosity and determination
A sore leg - medical case study
Medical case study
Reporting adverse drug reactions
Be sure to report any suspected adverse drug reaction to comply with GMC guidance
A risk on the road - medical case study
...The patient was diagnosed with macular degeneration but continued to drive...
Plan to recruit 1,200 junior doctors in next year
FOUNDATION trusts in England plan to recruit an additional 1,273 junior doctors in 2013-2014 in a bid to raise care standards.
Technology failures significant in OR errors
A SYSTEMATIC review of studies related to errors or adverse events in the operating room (OR) has found that nearly a quarter are due to equipment or technology failures.
In the line of fire
Doctors with Médecins Sans Frontières risk their lives to provide care in the most extreme settings. Adam Campbell finds out more about this remarkable organisation