Government looks to AI to improve NHS efficiency
A NEW National Artificial Intelligence Lab will be established to work on some of the biggest challenges in healthcare, including earlier cancer detection, new dementia treatments and more personalised care, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced.
Europe loses ground in effort to eliminate measles
A "DRAMATIC RESURGENCE" of measles continues to threaten the health of susceptible individuals in Europe, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Needless extraction
...The letter states that Dr K incorrectly attributed the patient’s ongoing jaw pain to an impacted LL8 and failed to investigate other potential causes...
Noisy child
...The practice receives a short angry note from Ms L complaining that Dr T had “manhandled” her son...
Employer rating sites
WEBSITES that encourage employees to review a former (or current) workplace may be useful for job seekers – but for healthcare professionals there are risks in posting on such sites.
MDDUS records another year of growth in face of external challenges
MDDUS is reporting yet another year of sustained membership growth while addressing external challenges and distractions.
Action urged to improve vaccination uptake
ONE in seven five year olds in England may not be fully up-to-date with routine immunisations, according to Public Health England (PHE).
MDDUS records another year of growth in face of external challenges
MDDUS is reporting yet another year of sustained membership growth while addressing external challenges and distractions.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Sixteenth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
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