Patient care threatened by immigration curb
PLANS to further restrict the number of non-EU doctors working in the UK could harm patient care, the Royal College of Physicians has warned.
What makes a good doctor?
HEALTH professionals are being asked "what makes a good doctor" as part of a major review by the General Medical Council.
Radical change proposed in diagnosis of primary hypertension
DIAGNOSIS to confirm primary hypertension should rely on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring away from the clinic to avoid so-called 'white coat' hypertension.
HPC to take over statutory regulation of herbal medicine
A STATUTORY register for practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine is to be established by The Health Professions Council.
NICE launches web resource for general practice
AN online resource has been launched to help staff in general practice access NICE evidence and guidance.
Patient safety alerts being ignored by some trusts
NHS trusts in England are routinely failing to comply with patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency.
Are the kids all right?
Dr Craig Brown offers a trainee’s perspective on dealing with suspected child abuse and neglect.
Unsung heroes
A career in anaesthetics
Speaking in tongues
Medical jargon or slang might save time but confusing terms pose a threat to patient safety