One in 20 GP prescriptions contains error
GPs in England make mistakes in one in 20 prescriptions, a major new study has revealed.
Doctors beware of prescribing pitfalls
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published the results of a major study into GP prescribing which found around one in 20 prescriptions issued to patients contains an error.
Act quickly on patient complaints
Responding swiftly and carefully to patient complaints can prevent them escalating to a more serious matter.
All trainees found jobs
ALL trainee doctors on the reserve list have been allocated to a foundation school for 2012.
F1 doctors warned against locum posts
FOUNDATION year 1 doctors should not take up locum appointments for service posts, the General Medical Council has warned.
Plans to limit provisional registration
PROPOSALS have been put forward by the General Medical Council to limit the length of time a doctor can hold provisional registration to three years.
Cryotherapy consent - medical case study
...Ms C, a diabetic, undergoes a number of liquid nitrogen treatments but the pain in her foot worsens...
Ensure holiday coverage in dental practice
DENTISTS are reminded to have measures in place to cope with staff absences during the holiday season.
GDC considers yearly CPD declarations
MANDATORY dental CPD declarations every year are being considered by the GDC as part of a "big conversation" on continuing professional development.
Nurses and pharmacists to prescribe controlled drugs
Independent prescribers including nurses, midwives and pharmacists will now be able to prescribe controlled drugs such as morphine, diamorphine and co-codamol under changes to Misuse of Drugs Regulations.