Risk: Antibiotics - damned if you do
CERTAIN things are sadly inevitable every winter, including the increase in patients presenting in GP surgeries with sore throats, earaches, sinusitis, colds and other flu-like illnesses – but also the upsurge in demand for antibiotics.
Winter all year round
The NHS has faced unprecedented pressures this winter. Insight asks the president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Tajek Hassan, what is needed to put the service on a more secure footing
New dental college nearing reality
THE Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP(UK)) is taking forward plans to form a new College of General Dentistry and pursue a Royal Charter.
Briefing: Can we achieve a self-care revolution?
EMPOWERING patients is viewed by many as a crucial step to delivering sustainable, personalised healthcare fit for the 21st century.
Elderly visit
...The GP mentions the option of full-time care for Mrs M in a residential care home. She overhears his comment and becomes very upset...
Safe delegation
DELEGATION utilised carefully and with due safety is a practical way of enhancing the delivery of care – but remember you delegate a task, not full responsibility.
RCGP faculty training days - Chelmsford and Wrexham
GPs can learn how to reduce risk in their day-to-day practice at interactive training days led by MDDUS in partnership with the RCGP.
Confidentiality & Curry – Glasgow
JOIN the BMA and MDDUS for an interactive educational evening session using case scenarios to challenge your knowledge about the common law duty of confidentiality, regulatory guidance and the Data Protection Act.
Private practice – BMA conference
THIS conference on 11 April at BMA House, London will look at the "ins and outs" of private practice
Essential knowledge for the expert witness - BMA conference
THIS one-day conference on Friday 23 March for all levels of experience will cover the essentials of working competently as an expert witness.