New RCGP chair named
DR Helen Stokes-Lampard has been named as the new chair of the RCGP.
Dental neglect a problem in care homes
MORE than half of older adults living in care homes have tooth decay compared to 40 per cent of over 75s and 33 per cent of over 85s not in care homes according to NICE.
care.data scrapped after review of security standards
NHS England has decided to close the care.data programme after the publication of two reports on data security in the NHS.
Dentists “must apologise” when care goes wrong
DENTISTS must tell patients when something has gone wrong with their care and apologise, according to new guidance from the General Dental Council.
MDDUS response to Brexit
MDDUS Chief Executive Chris Kenny has commented on last week’s referendum vote to leave the European Union.
Calling all GPST groups – apply for your personalised webinar
TRAINEE GP groups can book a personalised webinar of their choice, hosted by MDDUS.
Citizens Advice reports increased dental complaints
CITIZENS Advice has reported a 9 per cent increase in calls from people with dental care complaints in the last year.
New bronchiolitis guidance aims to reduce hospital admissions
NEW guidance from NICE on the diagnosis and treatment of bronchiolitis in children is aimed at reducing anxiety among parents and cutting antibiotics prescribing.
Safety netting
SAFETY netting is now considered a core component of GP consultations but should not just be a means of passing diagnostic uncertainty onto the patient.
Persistent dyspepsia
...Dr L did note the epigastric discomfort but did not record whether he had asked how long the pain had been present, precipitating factors, any loss of appetite or weight, or eating or swallowing problems...