Vignette: pioneering pathologist Dorothy Stuart Russell (1895-1983)
Extra protection for NHS whistleblowers under new policy
WHISTLEBLOWERS who raise concerns about NHS care in England will be protected from reprisals under a draft new national policy.
Personal service and an open door drive MDDUS membership growth
Medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting another year of growth in membership and now has a third of the GP market in the UK.
MDDUS dental membership continues to rise
Dental defence organisation MDDUS is reporting another year of growth in membership with a significant rise in numbers south of the border.
New oral cancer toolkit
AN online toolkit designed to help dentists and GPs spot the signs of oral cancer has been launched by Cancer Research UK.
GMC reminds doctors of responsibilities in taking industrial action
DOCTORS contemplating industrial action must make the care of patients their first concern, says the GMC.
Be prepared for emergency dental care over the holidays
NHS England has produced a quick guide designed to offer practical information for dental providers on what they can do to improve unscheduled care for patients over the holiday period and beyond.
GDC chief executive to step down
THE Chief Executive of the General Dental Council, Evlynne Gilvarry, is to step down after five years in the role.
Demand low for seven-day GP opening, survey shows
THE vast majority of patients are happy with their GP practice opening times with only a small number supporting weekend appointments.