Vignette: Margaret Fairlie (1891-1963)
First female professorial chair in Scotland
Book choice: The Body
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Follow NICE guidelines on managing severe breathlessness in COVID-19
THE GMC has released a statement encouraging doctors to follow NICE guidance on the use of an opioid-benzodiazepine combination for patients with coronavirus who are suffering moderate to severe breathlessness.
Maintain national immunisation programmes
IT is crucial to maintain national immunisation programmes “where safely and practicably possible” during the coronavirus outbreak, says the Scottish Government.
Concern over patients avoiding emergency care
RECORD low attendances at emergency departments in England over the month of March have led to concerns that people with serious health problems are not seeking emergency care out of fear of COVID-19.
Significant response in plea to retired NHS staff
NEARLY 5,000 former NHS staff are now back on the front line in England, having come out of retirement to support the coronavirus effort.
Ethical guidance in treating COVID-19 patients
NEW guidance on ethical decision-making in the management of COVID-19 has been published by the office of the CMO in Scotland.
Dentists leading through uncertainty
WELL led teams are best equipped to meet increasing demands and to manage risk. With this in mind, MDDUS has adapted our popular and long-running doctor programme now for dentists with management responsibilities.
Patient safety masterclass for PMs and GPs – London and Glasgow
BOOK your place now on one of the new MDDUS training days taking place in London and Glasgow in June and August 2019.
Sepsis campaign focuses on early signs
THE five early signs of sepsis are being highlighted in a new public awareness campaign from the Scottish Government.