Seeing yellow
Jim Killgore looks at the Yellow Card Scheme – now 50 years old – and its importance in identifying adverse drug reactions
The right response
Handling patient complaints can be a daunting prospect for trainee GPs. MDDUS medical and risk adviser Dr Gail Gilmartin offers some advice
Silent suffering
The recently reported rise in self-harm among children highlights the need for practices to ensure they provide a welcoming place for young people in need of treatment or advice
Cause for suspicion
...More specifically it is alleged the GP failed to take account of the recent increase in size of the lesion and did not record its shape and dimensions...
Third of children “embarrassed to smile”
A THIRD of children are embarrassed to smile because of the state of their teeth, a new report reveals.
Women trainee doctors more likely to be offered a job
WOMEN trainee doctors are more likely than men to be offered a training post and pass their exams, according to new figures.
First wave of NHS vanguard sites announced
THE first 29 organisations to pilot new models of NHS care in England as “vanguard” sites have been announced.
Leading through uncertainty - places available
PLACES are available on MDDUS Risk Management's popular Leading Through Uncertainty course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
Health and safety in primary care – LAW course
MDDUS members can enjoy special rates for a Law at Work (LAW) course on managing health and safety in GP and dental practices.
New MHRA e-learning module on corticosteroids
The MHRA has launched a new interactive module to help clinicians understand how to identify, manage and avoid side effects when using corticosteroids.