Junior doctors' competence and skills not yet complete
Medical graduates preparing to start their working life as foundation year doctors should understand their own limitations and work within their competence level, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Reporting adverse drug reactions
Be sure to report any suspected adverse drug reaction to comply with GMC guidance
A risk on the road - medical case study
...The patient was diagnosed with macular degeneration but continued to drive...
Dentists urged to pay attention to GP17 form changes
Dentists practising in Scotland are urged to pay close attention to the new GP17 form or risk missing out on payment due to late submission of claims.
Policing migrant patients
The recent Queen's Speech once again raised the issue of healthcare and immigration status. So what are the obligations in primary care?
Unresolved infection - medical case study
...the GP diagnoses mastitis and prescribes amoxicillin...
Child's play
Stuart Davidson and Michael Dhesi offer a helpful perspective on dealing with anxious children in the dental chair
It goes without saying
Making assumptions about the level of treatment a patient has consented to can lead to problems
The cost of perfection
It’s a billion pound industry in the UK but what are the clinical risks of cosmetic dentistry?
Vital vision
Dental and maxillofacial radiology offers a career at the cutting edge of both dentistry and digital imaging technology