Smoking-related cancer higher in lower income groups
NEARLY twice as many cases of cancer in England have been linked to smoking in the lowest income group compared to the highest, according recent data from Cancer Research UK.
Worrying level of abuse directed at healthcare staff
A BMA survey has found that over a third of doctors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have suffered recent abuse from patients or those close to them.
Faculty joins new College of Dentistry
THE Faculty of General Dental Practice UK has celebrated a landmark moment as it officially joined the new College of General Dentistry (CGD).
Vignette: Lilian Lindsay (1871 - 1960)
First woman to qualify in dentistry in the UK and the first female president of the British Dental Association
Book choice: The Doctor Who Fooled the World
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Ethics: On hypocrisy
Professor Deborah Bowman asks whether hypocrisy is always, and entirely, negative?
Case study - Difficult cannulation
...Mr G states that he is “astonished” that an experienced doctor should make five attempts at inserting a cannula...
Case study - Smartphone recording
...The adviser encourages Dr M to gently enquire into Mr B’s perceived need to record the consultation to help clarify matters...
Case study - Consent not implied
...Dr P is aware that Mrs K is “exhausted and traumatised” by the birth and decides it would be unreasonable to disturb her in the middle of the night...
Human factors: Civility saves lives
Have you ever considered how “incivility” amongst colleagues can dramatically increase patient safety risks?