Care.data delayed six months
THE care.data programme designed to gather patient information from primary care practices in England has been delayed by six months.
Stricter rules on cosmetic treatments
COSMETIC treatments such as dermal fillers and Botox injections will be more strictly regulated in England under new government plans.
More patients seen by NHS dentists
ALMOST 30 million patients have been seen by an NHS dentist in England in the past two years, an increase of nearly two million.
Alert over counterfeit dental devices
DENTISTS are being warned about the risks of buying dental equipment online after reports of a counterfeit product for drilling and cleaning teeth shattering while being used to treat a patient.
NICE proposes wider use of statins
MILLIONS more patients could be prescribed statins to prevent cardiovascular disease under new draft guidance from NICE.
Hospitals to report on female genital mutilation
NHS acute hospitals in England will now be required to provide information on patients who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), the government has announced.
Dentists contacted over missed CPD declarations
THE GDC is contacting nearly 350 dentists who have failed to submit CPD portfolios for assessment.
New prescribing guidance from GMC
DOCTORS face tighter rules on self-prescribing and a ban on prescribing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes under new guidance issued by the General Medical Council.
Cash boost for medical training
A FUNDING boost of £100,000 is being offered to support trainee-led projects that aim to improve junior doctors’ training.
First SJT test “a success”
THE first round of Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) for applicants to the foundation programme has been declared a success.