Virtual care
Self-confessed geek Dr Keith Grimes talks about his mission to more fully integrate digital technology into the GP consulting room
A day in court
Court appearances – be it for an inquest or giving evidence at trial – involve doctors on a regular basis. A few basic tips can help reduce anxiety
Medicine at your fingertips
With so many medical apps on the market, doctors have to be increasingly careful in deciding which ones are worth downloading
Case study: One patch too many
...Dr T increases Ms P's tramadol dose and she is later given fentanyl patches to manage the pain...
What's up doc?
As junior doctors face increasing work pressures, a new campaign aims to reduce stress levels
All things confidential
New GMC confidentiality guidance goes live in April
The art of reflection
All doctors have to do it, but what exactly does reflective practice entail? Dr Greg Dollman offers some insight
Worrying lump
...Dr J undertakes an examination and finds a "2 cm non-tender subcut lump under right axilla". She prescribes antibiotics and asks the patient to return for review...
Can reflective practice be “incriminating”?
Reflective practice is a common tool for maintaining good practice – but many healthcare professionals have raised concerns that taking part in these formal procedures might "incriminate" them should a complaint or claim arise.
New assessment tool for bowel cancer risk in younger patients
A RISK assessment tool to support GPs in identifying serious bowel conditions, including cancer, in patients under age 50 has been published in the British Journal of General Practice.