Risk: Covert recording in a time of Covid
The increase in remote telephone and video consultations due to the pandemic has made it easier for patients to record consultations. Is this something that should worry dentists?
Guide for public on Covid-19 testing
A GUIDE to Covid-19 testing for patients and the public has been published by the Royal College of Pathologists.
Radiotherapy teams adapt to significant Covid-19 impact
DELIVERY of radiotherapy treatment was significantly impacted during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the number of new treatment courses down 19.9 per cent in April 2020 compared to the same month in 2019.
End-of-life guide for acute care
A NEW acute care resource on managing patients at the end of life has been published by the Royal College of Physicians London in collaboration with the Society of Acute Medicine.
Frontline staff urged to take up Covid-19 vaccination
FRONTLINE health and social care workers in England have been urged to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when offered in a letter signed by leading professionals.
Five out of 10 family doctors tempted to quit NHS
FIVE out of 10 family doctors say they are tempted to quit general practice due to the impact of working during the pandemic, according to a new survey by MDDUS.
Surge in DIY dental kit sales
SALES of at-home dental kits for lost fillings, caps, and crowns by Boots the Chemist were up a reported 87 per cent in the last three months of 2020 compared with the previous year.
Survey shows five out of 10 family doctors tempted to quit NHS
Findings paint vivid picture of health professions at breaking point and highlight risk of an exodus of staff from the NHS.
Case study - Concerned loved one
...David says Dr L disregarded his welfare power of attorney in regard to treatment decisions in the care of his father....
Case study - Liability denied
...It is alleged that Mr D failed to carry out surgical treatment with adequate skill, and in particular he neglected to correctly size and align the implant...