Multimorbidity poses global threat
MULTIMORBIDITY is common and on the rise worldwide but the causes are poorly understood and strategies for its prevention are lacking, according to a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Survey shows low symptom awareness for bowel cancer
A QUARTER of people (25 per cent) could only name one of the five most common bowel cancer symptoms, according to a poll of 4,000 UK adults.
RCGP advice on online consultations
A GUIDANCE document "with questions to ask" when considering the provision of online consultations to patients has been launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
MDDUS recruits two new dental advisers as membership grows
Dental defence organisation MDDUS has recruited two new advisers in their London office, as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.
Managing sickness absence and the capability process
This hour long webinar is now available to watch on demand and is suitable for all employing GPs, GDPs and Practice Managers.
Abusive patient
...Dr T tries to explain his view on the necessity to carry out root treatment before refitting the post – but the discussion grows fraught...
Hospital doctor risk training at MDDUS
EXPLORE common risks facing hospital doctors at an MDDUS training day.
Case study: Swollen leg
...Ms J's left leg is still painful and swollen but the GP does not make a same-day referral to the thrombosis clinic...
MDDUS Board seeks non-executive director
THE Board of MDDUS wishes to appoint a commercially and financially experienced non-executive director, who will bring fresh thinking and experience of effective risk taking and mitigation and recent regulatory exposure in a board environment.