King’s Fund highlights causes behind “crisis” in general practice
GP CONSULTATIONS have increased by 15 per cent over the past five years which is three times the growth in GP numbers, according to new research on the extent of the "crisis" facing general practice.
Funding boost for GPs suffering burnout in General Practice Forward View
SUPPORT services for GPs suffering from burnout in England are to be given a multi-million pound cash injection, it has been announced.
Saying sorry
A recent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report highlights reluctance among some healthcare professionals to offer a sincere apology to patients when something goes wrong.
A high smile
...It is alleged that the dentist failed to inform the patient of the benefit-versus-risk of the crown lengthening procedure and the later gingivectomy...
Employment law: Monitoring personal emails
Are employers allowed to access personal communications sent from company computers or smartphones?
Practice matters: A safe experience
Practices often receive requests for work placements from students or other healthcare professionals – but there are some key risks to consider
Case study: Knowing the limits
...It is concluded that the patient's gastrointestinal bleeding is probably due to diffuse oozing from the GI tract secondary to a combination of a high INR and diclofenac...
Diary
More random items of questionable relevance from the PM team...
Practice profile: An active practice
Jim Killgore visits a dental surgery in the Scottish Highlands that recognises there is more to life than just work