New time limit on provisional registration
TRAINEE doctors will be able to hold provisional registration with the General Medical Council for a maximum of three years and 30 days under new rules that come into effect on April 1.
Push to improve cancer survival rates in England
NHS England has announced it will be testing a number of new initiatives as part of a programme to improve early diagnosis in cancer, including offering patients the option to self-refer for diagnostic tests.
GDC launches pilot for local handling of performance concerns
THE GDC is launching a pilot scheme in England to filter out complaints about a dentist’s performance that could be handled locally by the NHS.
Majority of GP practices rated good by CQC
OVER three-quarters of 75 GP practices visited by CQC under its new inspection programme have been rated as "Good", with three rated as "Outstanding".