Patients need tailored advice on sunlight exposure, says NICE
NEW NICE guidance on exposure to sunlight published this month highlights the need for balancing risks against benefits when advising patients.
Rise in alcohol-related deaths
ALCOHOL-RELATED deaths in the UK increased slightly in 2014 to 14.3 per 100,000 population but are still almost double those recorded in 1994, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
GDC reforms aim to reduce stress and cost
THE introduction of case examiners in dental fitness to practise procedures should lead to reduced stress for some dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) subject to GDC complaints.
Focus on cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome may prove challenging to identify in its early stages, however, in our experience comprehensive note taking is key in demonstrating a sound examination and decision making process when faced with a potential incidence.
Tighter EU rules to bar “rogue” doctors and dentists working in the UK
NEW rules governing the free movement of health professionals within the European Union have come into effect, including a warning system to guard against "rogue" doctors and dentists practising in the UK.
MDDUS challenges GDC to turn aspiration into early action
Dental defence organisation MDDUS welcomes the GDC’s plans to improve the current complaints system and reform fitness to practise procedures for dentists facing investigation.
Abuse in prescribing
Easy access to prescriptions and medicinal products can prove tempting for some clinicians looking to "self medicate" – but be in no doubt that abuse of prescribing is taken very seriously by the GMC
Infected dog bite
...Dr K examines the wound and notes cellulitis but no pus. She prescribes the antibiotic flucloxacillin and advises Mr B to re-attend if the infection grows worse...
Dentist sanctioned by GDC over counterfeit equipment
SEIZURE of more than 100 counterfeit and non-compliant items of dental equipment has landed a dentist in front of a GDC fitness to practise panel.
GDC sets out “road map” to improvement
THE GDC has published a three-year "road map" that sets out how it intends to improve its performance and efficiency as a regulator.