GPs still prescribing unnecessary antibiotics
A SURVEY of over 1,000 GPs has found that 70 per cent prescribe antibiotics because they are unsure if an infection is bacterial or viral.
Caution advised over waiting list initiatives
THE NHS has been under increasing pressure to maintain and reduce the length of time patients wait for procedures.
NEW VIDEO MODULE: Managing face-to-face complaints
CHECK out our new video module on managing face to face complaints – available now to MDDUS members.
Toothbrushing advice inconsistent
AN examination of toothbrushing methods promoted online found wide variations in recommended techniques and how often people should brush their teeth and for how long.
Trainees shun GP partnerships
THE vast majority of new GPs plan to avoid partnership roles in favour of locum or salaried work, a new survey shows.
Physician associates ‘mustn’t damage juniors training’
PLANS to rapidly increase the number of physician associates in the NHS must not damage junior doctors’ training, the BMA has said.
Practices to prepare for changes to holiday entitlement
Practices should be prepared for possible changes to the way holiday entitlement is calculated in relation to staff who work overtime, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Eleventh Annual General Meeting of the Union will be held at Mackintosh House, 120 Blythswood Street, Glasgow, on Friday 19th September 2014
Med school influences career choices
TRAINEE doctors’ career choices can be influenced by which medical school they attend, new research suggests.
Dental advertising faces enhanced scrutiny
The GDC has announced it will be working closely with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to tackle misleading dental marketing.