Hospital inpatients largely satisfied with care but less so with discharge processes
A MAJORITY of hospital inpatients (82 per cent) said they "always" have confidence and trust in doctors but only 62 per cent felt that hospital staff completely took their family or home situation into account when planning their discharge process.
Birth trauma reports not good enough says RCOG report
A SIGNIFICANT number of local investigations into cases of stillbirth, early neonatal death and severe brain injury occurring as a result of incidents during term labour are of "poor quality", according the first annual report of a new initiative by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
If in doubt, get confirmation of parental responsibility in writing
Dentists are urged to exercise caution and ask for written confirmation where there is uncertainty over who has parental responsibility to provide consent on behalf of a child.
New capacity and consent tool from GMC
Doctors struggling with issues around consent and capacity can consult a new online tool launched by the General Medical Council.
Hundreds of new FGM cases recorded every month
MORE than 400 new cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) are reported each month in England, with over half occurring in London.
Cosmetic patients urged to question doctors
PATIENTS thinking of having cosmetic treatment are being urged to question their doctors in new guidance from the General Medical Council.
Summons Summer 2016 puzzle solution
Solution to Summons Summer 2016 crossword puzzle
GMC reinforces standards for medical students
MEDICAL students must understand the importance of patient confidentiality and behaving appropriately on social media among other professional values set out in new guidance from the GMC.
Age of consent
Gail Gilmartin offers a primer on UK law regarding consent in children and young adults.