New blueprint for NHS education and training
HALF of all trainee doctors should choose to become GPs and better feedback is needed on medical education, according to a new NHS training blueprint.
Weekend operations significantly more risky
MORTALITY rates assessed in a review of elective surgery were 82 per cent higher in procedures performed over the weekend rather than on a Monday. These are the findings of a new study published by the BMJ.
Most surgeons achieve first career goal
THE majority of surgeons end up working in the surgical specialty they chose the year after graduating, according to a new survey.
GDC seeks input on CPD quality
RECENT feedback that some dental CPD may be of inadequate quality has prompted a further call for input from the GDC.
Fever in children – revised NICE guidelines
FEBRILE children with tachycardia should be considered to be at intermediate risk at least for serious illness according to new updated NICE guidance.
Winners unveiled at BMJ Awards 2013
THE very best of patient care was celebrated at the BMJ Awards in London on May 9.
Call log
Call log Practice Manager Issue 08
Case study - Good news, bad news
Medical case study
Employment law - Dealing with personality clashes
Don’t treat employees like children – even if they may be acting like them!
Dragon at the gate
Can the ‘dragon behind the desk myth’ be slayed?