GPs fear workload risks patient safety
MORE than 80 per cent of GPs worry about missing a serious condition in a patient because of their heavy workload, a new survey has revealed.
Trainee shortages impact job planning
SHORTAGES of trainee doctors are making workforce planning “almost impossible”.
Plans revealed for early GMC registration
PLANS to make medical graduates fully registered doctors have been set out by the government.
Ensure prescribing patterns meet current guidance
Dentists should not feel pressurised into prescribing drugs outside of the recommended guidance – even when dealing with patients requiring emergency treatment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Departing from guidelines
CLINICAL guidelines are not legally binding but clinicians should exercise caution and discuss the matter with patients before going against recommendations.
Untreated diabetes
...Mrs G is asked to provide a fasting blood sample after glucose is found in her urine but her follow-up appointment is cancelled...
Half of cancer patients now survive 10 years
HALF of people diagnosed with cancer today will survive their disease for at least 10 years compared to 25 per cent in the early 1970s, according to new figures released by Cancer Research UK.
Practices pilot care.data
UP to 500 GP practices in England will pilot the care.data programme from this autumn.
Tackle “killing season” by moving start dates
SPECIALTY trainees should start their jobs one month later than foundation doctors to cut patient deaths during the August changeover.
New MDDUS ‘Risk Factor’ video interviews
MDDUS Risk Management has launched an exciting new programme format called “Risk Factor,” featuring a series of specially commissioned video interviews with guest speakers discussing various risk-related topics.