GMC cuts fees for doctors
THE General Medical Council is to cut annual fees for all doctors for the first time since 1970.
Targeting high-risk surgical patients
Nearly 80 per cent of UK surgical patients dying of post-operative complications come from a small group of high-risk patients – only half of whom receive “good” peri-operative care. These finding come from the latest National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) report – Knowing the Risk.
Atlas highlights variation in NHS care
A REPORT highlighting variations in NHS care in England has found large differences in areas such as dementia drug prescribing rates and standards of diabetes care.
Rise in complaints about private dental care
COMPLAINTS about private dental care made to the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) have risen by almost a quarter since 2009.
Lung cancer audit highlights importance of early detection
Patients with a cough persisting over three weeks are being advised to attend their GP and ask if an X-ray is needed to rule out lung cancer.