GP risk toolbox offers browsable resources
RESOURCES to help GPs and practice staff manage risk can now be browsed on the MDDUS website by topic.
MDDUS Risk Bites podcasts – episode 3 now online
THE latest instalment of the MDDUS Risk Bites podcast series is now online.
Prescribing – basic principles
Prescribing is a routine part of everyday medical practice and is mostly safe and effective. But it can be the source of a wide range of problems.
Dentists should not fear covert recordings
Dentists should avoid confrontational or defensive reactions to patients who covertly record their consultation, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Low uptake of online GP services
UPTAKE of online GP services in England is low despite efforts to promote their use.
Music can hamper surgeons’ communication, study finds
MUSIC played during surgery can interfere with team communication and is a potential safety hazard, according to new research.
Book review: Adventures in Human Being
Jim Killgore reviews the latest book by Gavin Francis.
Career in cardiology: At the heart of medicine
The dynamic specialty of cardiology offers a broad range of career opportunities at the cutting edge of medicine
An enlightened balance
A career in medicine can be all-consuming. Allan Gaw considers whether making space for other interests can make you an even better doctor