Doctors as managers – new GMC consultation
How do doctors deliver good patient care in a time of economic restraint? This is just one of the questions being asked in a GMC consultation on its updated guidance, Good Management Practice: guidance for all doctors.
GP suspensions ‘twice as long’ as hospital sector
GP suspensions from work last around twice as long as those in the hospital and community sector, new NCAS figures show.
GMC seeks views on new tribunal service
DOCTORS are being asked their views on GMC plans to create a new tribunal service to run doctors’ hearings.
Burnout common in poor performing dentists
High levels of stress and burnout as well as alcohol and drug misuse are all prevalent factors leading to poor performance among dentists according to wide-ranging literature review published by the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS).
GDC appoints new panel members to increase hearing capacity
THE GDC have appointed 51 new fitness to practise panel members to help increase hearing capacity and to clear a backlog of cases.
Doctors fearful of reporting colleagues
ONE in three UK doctors not reporting underperforming colleagues avoids doing so out of fear of retribution, a survey has found.
Audit reveals surprising level of misdiagnosis in diabetes
Over 4 per cent of people diagnosed with diabetes were found either to not have the disease or to have been classified with the wrong type in an audit cited in a new report by the Royal College of General Practitioners and NHS Diabetes.
Research suggests new tack in identifying childhood meningitis
Red flag symptoms including neck pain or stiffness and photophobia are more indicative of childhood meningitis than headache, pallor and cool peripheries.
Take care with patient falls
Take care with patient falls both in the immediate response and follow-up and ensure proper emergency protocols are in place.
Juniors pay freeze plans opposed
PLANS to freeze NHS staff pay in England for a further two years have been rejected by unions.