GPs should help patients plan end-of-life care
MORE than a third of GPs have never spoken to a patient about end-of-life care, according to new research.
Focus needed on multimorbidity in healthcare
The "single-disease framework" in which most healthcare in the UK is configured cannot cope effectively with the significant percentage of patients presenting with multiple conditions, according to a recent study published in the Lancet.
Covert recording risks for dentists
Dentists are warned that the law offers little or no protection from patients covertly recording consultations.
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...