Patient leaflets and brochures
ARE clinicians responsible for the content of third-party leaflets or brochures given out to patients? A recent court case addressed this question.
Risks associated with serious illnesses in children: introduction to MDDUS roundtable of experts
This month sees the release of the first of two MDDUS roundtable discussions centred on the risks associated with treating seriously ill children. This is a difficult area for doctors, and GPs in particular, as they will see several sick children in a surgery with common childhood illnesses, most of whom have no serious consequences.
GDC consultation “unlawful” but ARF rise stands
THE planned 54 per cent increase in the General Dental Council’s annual retention fee will go ahead despite a judicial review describing the consultation process as “unlawful”.
Jobless F2 doctors at four-year high
THE number of doctors who finished foundation training but could not find a job is at a four-year high, according to a new report.
Big rise in doctors seeking social media advice
THE number of doctors seeking advice on the use of social media has jumped 74 per cent in the past year, MDDUS has revealed.
Doctor suicides prompt GMC review
THE treatment of vulnerable doctors under investigation by the General Medical Council is to be reviewed after a report found a number of them had committed suicide.
Rules for LAT recruitment clarified
GUIDANCE aimed at making it easier to identify vacancies for locum appointment for training (LAT) posts has been published.
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.
GMC fee frozen for new doctors
THE provisional registration fee paid by newly qualified doctors has been frozen at £90 this year, the General Medical Council has announced.
Nearly half of population in England take prescription drugs
HALF of women and 43 per cent of men in England now regularly take prescription drugs according to a health survey published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).