Case study: "Mild" headache
...It is alleged the doctor failed to identify the patient had suffered a severe head injury...
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As patients increasingly rely on potentially misleading internet medical advice, Dr Greg Dollman advises doctors to be careful not to overlook valid concerns
Breath of fresh air
The ever-expanding specialty of respiratory medicine offers a varied and challenging career for doctors
Humiliation not required
Jim Killgore considers a GMC report on bullying and “undermining” in medical training
Before you go
All foundation doctors have to fill out discharge forms for patients leaving hospital. Dr Naeem Nazem offers advice on getting this vital task right
How to be well read
With so much literature to read, how can junior doctors stay up-to-date? Allan Gaw offers some advice
Core skills challenge
Dr Sophie Rogers shares her experiences of carrying out three core skills that all trainees must perform
NICE guidelines tackle high UK tuberculosis rates
NEW NICE guidelines on tuberculosis (TB) call for greater education and prevention targeted at people from socially deprived backgrounds who are most vulnerable to contracting the infection in the UK.
Bleak Practice three
This third episode in our GP practice-based drama, Bleak Practice, explores the risks in prescribing in general practice
New national whistleblowing guardian appointed
A NEW national “guardian” who will lead efforts to encourage NHS staff to raise concerns has been appointed in England.