Significant response in plea to retired NHS staff
NEARLY 5,000 former NHS staff are now back on the front line in England, having come out of retirement to support the coronavirus effort.
Ethical guidance in treating COVID-19 patients
NEW guidance on ethical decision-making in the management of COVID-19 has been published by the office of the CMO in Scotland.
Update on Government’s Existing Liabilities Scheme
It is expected that the Government’s Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice Regulations will come into force on 6 April 2020.
Each Baby Counts sees slow progress
A REPORT from Each Baby Counts has concluded that there still remains a significant number of avoidable stillbirths, baby deaths and brain injuries occurring during term labour in the UK.
COVID-19 advice from Acas
Acas has produced a helpful guidance page for employers and employees dealing with the COVID-19 emergency.
Information governance advice in COVID-19
NHSX in England has said that in the current circumstances with COVID-19 it could be more harmful not to share health and care information than to share it.
Blood test holds promise of early detection for 50 types of cancer
A NEW blood test has the potential to detect more than 50 types of cancer as well as their location within the body, says researchers.
HIV treatment PrEP made available across England
THE preventative HIV treatment PrEP is to be rolled out across England thanks to a £16 million funding boost.
Vignette: Margaret Fairlie (1891-1963)
First female professorial chair in Scotland
Book choice: The Body
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman