GP antibiotic prescribing reduced and more selective
ANTIBIOTIC prescribing by general medical practices in England has reduced and become more selective according to a study published on BMJ Open.
Issue 22
In this issue:
- Letters for rainy days - a reflection on imposter syndrome
- Wellbeing: Make stress work for you
- Tools of the trade - pocket sized poetry
- Blurred patient boundaries
- Career in rheumatology: Getting patients back on their feet
- Let's be honest - the importance of giving feedback
- Profile: Half doctor, half netballer
- Case study: Surgical mesh infection
- Book review: Heart: A history
Let's be honest - the importance of giving feedback
No one likes to give or receive criticism, but failing to speak up can threaten patient safety. Senior risk adviser Liz Price offers advice
Book review: Heart: A history
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Case study: Surgical mesh infection
...Ms L undergoes a hernia repair using mesh but later complains of bruising and discomfort at the surgery site...
Career in rheumatology: Getting patients back on their feet
A career in the rapidly evolving specialty of rheumatology offers doctors many exciting opportunities
Blurred patient boundaries
It can be tricky remaining detached from patients on a personal basis, particularly for doctors who have longstanding clinical relationships with individuals and families. Senior risk adviser Liz Price offers advice
Tools of the trade - pocket sized poetry
A new edition of a pocket-sized poetry book that speaks to the experience of being a junior doctor
Wellbeing: Make stress work for you
Doctor and educator Aman Arora offers practical tips for preventing burnout
Letters for rainy days - a reflection on imposter syndrome
A reflection on imposter syndrome and how to deal with it