Negligence in co-proxamol prescribing - medical case study
...her co-proxamol was discontinued but this was not removed from the repeat prescription list. Later when Mrs G requested a repeat prescription of 100 tablets these were retained by her...
New urgency for flu contingency plans
General medical and dental practices should move urgently to put in place contingency plans for pandemic flu if not already developed.
Adverse drug interaction - medical case study
...The doctor prescribed methotrexate - but in renal impairment the drug can build up to toxic levels...
Cervical spine trauma
Secondary injury is a major risk in spinal trauma. Mr Robin Johnston provides some insight on a rare but serious emergency
Communication: Skills development
How is the clinical consultation like a game of tennis? A good coach can help, says GP and trainer Dr Malcolm Thomas
Law at Work: Last in, last out?
Medical and dental practices should note the pitfalls of making staff redundant
A humbling dedication
Wanting to see some “real medicine” in action MDDUS adviser Mr Riaz Mohammed recently visited a hospital catering to the poor and destitute in Raxaul, North India
Ethics: Musings on the moral life
The scope of medical ethics is broad and there is no short explanation to describe the discipline
Good Samaritan: Is there a doctor on board?
Being a Good Samaritan is not without risk and it's best to be clear on what's expected