Individualised approach needed in end of life care
DOCTORS should avoid taking a “blanket” approach when providing end of life care.
GMC confirms small ARF rise and operational shift to Manchester
DOCTORS in the UK will pay an extra £5 next year to remain licensed to practise medicine but those in training will see no rise in their annual retention fee (ARF).
Hospital complaints poorly investigated
HOSPITALS in England are failing to conduct proper investigations into complaints about avoidable harm and death according to quality review published by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
GMC promotes discussion on GoodDoctors
A NEW website for medical professionals has been launched by the GMC to provide a forum for discussion on the "real life challenges" faced in medicine today.
CBT could be effective adjunct in reducing dental phobia
COGNITIVE behavioural therapy (CBT) could provide an effective means of treating dental phobic patients without the need for sedation, according to researchers at King’s College London.
Doctors assisting in Cumbrian floods will be supported by MDDUS
MEMBERS who responded to the urgent call in Cumbria to help in the aftermath of the storm will have access to indemnity for this assistance.
Extended charges for overseas patients criticised
PLANS to extend charges for overseas visitors requiring GP and emergency medical services could discourage some patients from seeking healthcare and lead to increased administration and bureaucracy, says the BMA.
Doctors assisting in Cumbria floods will be supported by MDDUS
MDDUS members who responded to the urgent call in Cumbria to help in the aftermath of the storm will have access to indemnity for this assistance.
Don't face GMC complaints alone
Doctors facing a GMC complaint are urged to seek the guidance and support of their medical defence organisation at the earliest opportunity.
Root fracture
...the dentist extracts the infected tooth but no post-extraction radiograph is taken...