Female dentists on the rise in England
An increasing number of female dentists are working for the NHS in England according to statistics compiled by the NHS Information Centre.
Radical change advocated in diagnosing hypertension
New guidance from NICE advocates 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in patients suspected of having hypertension in part to rule out the "white coat effect".
Patient literacy challenge for doctors
Doctors face a growing challenge to ensure proper care is provided to patients with poor literacy skills.
CQC registration for GP practices set for 2013
GP practices in England will have to register with the Care Quality Commission by April 2013, the Department of Health has confirmed.
Delay for dentists comes at a price
Dentists in Scotland who delay submitting claims are losing money due to a crackdown on the three-month payment rule by the Scottish Dental Practice Board (SDPB).
GDC plans dentistry risk research
THE General Dental Council is to commission research into the risks involved in UK dental practice.
Guidelines on ‘shared decision-making’ for doctors
DOCTORS should take time to discuss treatment options with patients and encourage them to talk about their condition, according to a new report from the King’s Fund.
Poor oral health passed down generations
Mothers who suffer poor oral health are likely to have children with have poor oral health in adulthood according to results from 27-year research project.
Unreasonable behaviour - medical case study
...the patient's son disagrees with the doctor about his father's condition and becomes aggressive...