GMC announces PLAB review
The GMC has announced a review of the PLAB test for doctors outside Europe who wish to register to practise in the UK.
MDDUS welcomes clarification of treatment during pregnancy
Dentists in Scotland are urged to get up to speed with the latest advice issued on the contentious subject of the use of amalgam fillings during pregnancy.
The legacy of Karen Woo
A British doctor killed in Afghanistan inspires a new award and offers a role model for medical altruism. Jim Killgore tells only part of her story
Wait and see? - medical case study
...contradictory claims over whether Mr L had reported vomiting while under treatment with oral antibiotics pose a significant risk...
Burnout warning for clinicians
Clinicians with health problems must not be afraid to seek help.
BDA expresses concern over online patient feedback
NHS Choices allows serious but unsubstantiated anonymous allegations to be made about dental practitioners and is often too slow in moderating inappropriate comments, according to the BDA.
Bid to improve medical training
PROPOSALS to approve trainers for postgraduate medical training from 2013 in a bid to improve standards have been put out for consultation by the General Medical Council.
Medical training should be more flexible
MEDICAL training should be more flexible to allow junior doctors to switch specialties and develop skills in other disciplines.
New specialty recruitment system delayed
A NATIONAL system to manage UK specialty recruitment has been delayed until 2013.
Rise in trainee GMC reports
NEW figures have shown a rise in the number of medical graduates declaring health issues, alcohol offences or medical school disciplinary action to the General Medical Council.