Step back in time
Head of the BDA museum, Jason Finch, looks at some fascinating objects that help tell the story of dentistry
Dentists reminded to pay fee or pay the consequences
Dentists risk being removed from the register and denied the right to practise in the UK if they don’t pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) on time.
Lung cancer audit highlights importance of early detection
Patients with a cough persisting over three weeks are being advised to attend their GP and ask if an X-ray is needed to rule out lung cancer.
Think before removing patients
Removing patients from your practice list without good reason could prompt a complaint to the GMC or GDC.
Lost and found - medical case study
...Dr B suspected the data stick had gone missing a week before it was found but didn't report it...
Fewer medical students from poorer backgrounds
THE number of medical students from low income brackets has dropped in the past year, a new BMA report has revealed.
EWTD rules could be changed
HIGH-LEVEL negotiations are underway that could lead to changes to the European Working Time Directive, including the way in which on-call time is counted and rest periods are enforced.
Medical training survey raises serious concerns
THE majority of junior doctors’ training is good but there are serious concerns that must be dealt with urgently, according to a survey by the General Medical Council.
Weekend hospital mortality rates higher
A new report has found a worrying spike in death rates among patients admitted to hospitals in England at the weekend.
Guidance for GPs working in prisons
GPs who work in prisons can access new prescribing guidance from the RCGP.