NICE topic guidance linked in new online tool
A new online tool bringing together all connected NICE guidance on a particular topic has been launched this week.
Missed blood clots cost NHS millions
THE NHS has paid out more than £112million in compensation since 2005 because doctors have failed to diagnose venous thromboembolism, new figures have revealed.
Improved access but poorer quality NHS dental care
ACCESS to NHS dentistry has improved but patients believe quality is poorer, according to a new survey.
Fears over training reforms
GOVERNMENT plans to abolish deaneries and overhaul medical education and training have been criticised by the BMA.
GDC review of required skills and abilities
The General Dental Council has a launched a review of its key Scope of Practice document and is asking for input from UK dental professionals.
Half of jobless trainees find a post
MORE than half of junior doctors who weren't allocated a foundation job have now been found one.
Caution urged for doctors when recording patients
DOCTORS who plan to make recordings of patients have a duty to get consent first, according to updated GMC guidance.
A dangerous misunderstanding
WHY do some patients fail to follow medical advice? The answer could be a simple communication failure.
Folic acid only
...with pregnancy not explicitly ruled out in the notes, it becomes a case of his word against the patient’s...