Upselling complaint
...It is alleged that Dr L did not provide the full range of options and misled Mr K in an attempt to “upsell” more expensive treatment...
Record numbers beating breast cancer in the UK
THE death rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer has fallen by 44 per cent over the past 30 years, new figures have revealed.
Dental faculty guidance goes online
KEY guidance for dentists and their teams has been made available for free online.
Checklist equals lives saved
Surgical mortality in Scotland has fallen by 36 per cent in the last decade. What’s made the difference?
A question of gravity
Adam Campbell looks at the challenges of human space flight and how related research is benefiting healthcare on Earth
Risk: Research trial pitfalls
Potential legal difficulties involving medical trials can range from participant complaints to more serious allegations of fraud. Ensure that you're research ready
National academy to boost social prescribing
A NEW organisation is being set up to promote social prescribing in England and will be headed by outgoing RCGP chair Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard.
Mental health scheme for doctors and dentists extended
A SCHEME providing 24/7 mental health support to NHS doctors and dentists has been rolled out across England.
Case study: Dance floor mishap
...Mr G complains of a painful ankle an in particular his Achilles tendon, but the GP does not perform a tiptoe test...
Burnout and patient safety
New research suggests a link between reduced wellbeing of clinicians and patient safety risks in primary care