Chaperones - for doctor and patient
MDDUS adviser Dr Anthea Martin on the value of an “impartial observer” in intimate examinations
A painful swelling
Medical case study
Keeping a clear conscience
What should doctors do when their personal beliefs conflict with their professional duty to provide care?
Dying for a drink
As the annual cost to the NHS of alcohol abuse soars to £3.5billion, what role can doctors play in tackling this worrying trend?
A rare fever - Medical case study
...the patient presents with a fever and fatigue and mentions he has recently returned from a holiday in India...
Equal healthcare for all, regardless of sexual orientation
Doctors are reminded of their duty to treat all patients equally, regardless of their sexuality.
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.
Only one in 10 new GPs get partnership
ONLY one in 10 newly qualified GPs secured a partnership post last year, according to a new BMA study.
Overhaul of assessments planned
A PILOT scheme to trial a new system of workplace based assessments for trainees is being launched next month.
Fellowship key to top ortho jobs
NEARLY all orthopaedic trainees have undertaken at least one fellowship to help them land a coveted consultant’s post, a new survey has shown.