Funding boost for trainee initiatives
AN app to help confused patients and a tablet-based surgical training kit are among nine trainee-led projects to receive funding from Health Education England.
Jobs boost for 138 trainees
JOBS have been found for 138 trainee doctors who had been waiting on a reserve list since October, it has been announced.
NICE releases guideline for ulcerative colitis
NEW clinical guidelines should eliminate the current "post code lottery" in the treatment of ulcerative colitis according to NICE.
Dental indemnity or insurance?
A number of members have recently called MDDUS questioning whether dentists now require an insurance product rather than access to indemnity as is provided by MDDUS. The short answer is "no".
GDC working with Groupon to stop illegal tooth whitening
THE GDC has announced that it is now working with the ‘daily deals’ company Groupon to guard against the promotion of illegal tooth whitening.
Action needed to reduce hospital falls
HOSPITAL doctors and nurses should identify patients at high risk of falling to reduce serious injury and death, says new NICE guidelines.
Nearly half of GPs risk burnout
A RECENT survey carried out by Pulse has revealed that 43 per cent of GPs are at a high risk of suffering burn out.
New disclosure requirements for English practitioners
MDDUS is advising English GP and GDP members to familiarise themselves with the new disclosure requirements that form part of the new Performers List Regulations 2013.
GP communication key to patient satisfaction
GOOD communication is the most important factor for patients in overall satisfaction with their GP, according to a new study.
Almost 100 reserve trainees find jobs
NEARLY 100 trainee doctors waiting to find a job have been allocated a post, the UKFPO has confirmed.