Antibiotic resistance a “ticking time bomb”
HEALTHCARE workers should be given extra training to tackle the “ticking time bomb” of antimicrobial resistance, according to the chief medical officer.
Communication failures lead to patient complaints
Doctors are urged to ensure patient safety is not compromised through instructions being misunderstood or misinterpreted, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
New prescribing guidance from GMC
DOCTORS face tighter rules on self-prescribing and a ban on prescribing performance-enhancing drugs to athletes under new guidance issued by the General Medical Council.
It goes without saying
MANY doctors rely on implied consent in their day-to-day practice, but be aware of its limitations.
Chaperone essential
...the patient alleged that Dr R had performed the rectal examination without her consent, and without the use of a chaperone...
Cash boost for medical training
A FUNDING boost of £100,000 is being offered to support trainee-led projects that aim to improve junior doctors’ training.
First SJT test “a success”
THE first round of Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) for applicants to the foundation programme has been declared a success.
MDDUS appoints former lord advocate to board
THE Board of MDDUS has agreed to appoint Dame Elish Angiolini QC as a non-executive director with a view to her taking up her appointment in the Spring.
Quarter of graduates make GP first choice
ONLY a quarter of medical graduates say general practice is their first choice of specialty amid concerns over a workforce shortfall.