One in six hospital patients fit for discharge
ONE in six hospital patients (15 per cent) in England in December 2022 were there due to delayed discharge, according to analysis by the Nuffield Trust.
Large attainment gap for ethnic minority trainee doctors
TRAINEE doctors from ethnic minority groups are still achieving much poorer outcomes than their white colleagues, according to a new report highlighting persistent inequalities in medical education.
Ethics: The human touch
Professor Deborah Bowman defers to AI for her latest column – and the results are rather less than human.
Vignette: John Alcindor (1873-1924)
John Alcindor - Dedicated clinician who furthered the cause of equality throughout his career.
Dilemma: Consent and Gillick competence
A young patient refuses life-saving treatment. What would you do?
Risk: Burnout risks patient safety
The rising incidence and severity of reported burnout among NHS staff is not just a wellbeing issue.
Feature: A more perfect language than that of words
Allan Gaw celebrates the reopening of the Hunterian Museum in London and the inspiring figure at its heart.
Case file: Twisted ankle
...Dr G receives a letter claiming failure to diagnose the ankle fracture and refer for X-ray...
Case file: Alleged falsification of notes
...In her complaint to the GMC Mrs V states that Dr T failed to correctly check her brother’s vital signs and falsified readings...
Innovation: Virtual wards in action
One initiative to ease pressure on overstretched hospital services.