Diabetes mellitus - making the diagnosis
Professor Mark Strachan highlights some pitfalls for the unwary diagnostician
Q&A: An inspector calls
Professor Steve Field speaks to Summons about how the CQC wants to “raise the bar” in quality primary care
RISK: What don't you know?
Senior risk adviser Liz Price highlights the importance of staying in touch with the everyday risks of practice systems
The general’s toothache
Jim Killgore recounts a curious First World War tale involving a flamboyant dentist, his motor car and the eventual establishment of the Royal Army Dental Corps
Vignette: Surgeon and expert on war wounds Archibald Young (1873-1939)
Surgeon and expert on war wounds Archibald Young (1873-1939)
Doctor volunteers will be protected during Games
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.
Get ready and let the Games begin
Medical and dental practices are urged to take steps now to avoid any potential staff issues during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Subscription slip-ups
Ensure essential subscriptions are paid to avoid inadvertently being erased from the register.
GDC accepts need to improve performance
THE General Dental Council has failed to meet a number of standards in its annual performance review and has “accepted the need for improvement”.
Attention junior or training grade doctors
JUNIOR or training grade doctors will be aware that your membership includes up to £10,000 cover from work that is not otherwise indemnified by your NHS post.