Nearly half of UK consultant posts unfilled
THE proportion of unfilled medical consultant posts across the UK is at its highest level in almost a decade, according to the results of a new census.
Covid-19 boosters offer significant protection
A BOOSTER dose with the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine offers over 93 per cent protection against symptomatic infection in adults aged 50 and over who have had their primary jabs, according to a study published the UK Health Security Agency.
Reduction in antibiotic-resistant infections
ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT bloodstream infections fell (15.5 per cent) in 2020 for the first time since 2016 but still remain at a higher level than 6 years ago, according to new data published by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Your health and lifestyle options
MDDUS recognises that it’s never been more important to look after your own mental health and wellbeing.
Increase in antibiotic prescribing by dentists
ANTIBIOTIC prescribing by dentists in England rose in 2020 for the first time in many years, likely due to a decrease in face-to-face dental treatment under Covid-19 restrictions.
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for healthcare staff in England
Health and social care staff in England, including doctors, nurses, dentists and domiciliary care workers, will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless exempt, under plans announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.
Wrist injury
...Over a month later Ms P is still experiencing pain in her wrist and is referred to an orthopaedic clinic. X-rays reveal a wrist fracture that has partially healed...
Lip trauma
...The dentist states that had there been any lip trauma or acid etch gel touching the tissues he would have advised Mr G immediately and recorded this in the clinical notes...
Insight Secondary Q4 2021
In this issue:
- Viewpoint: Looking after our own
- Finding PPE that's fit for all
- Innovation: Getting at healthcare data "locked" in NHS records
- Reducing risk in clinical handover
- Risk: What's up with WhatsApp?
- Improving self awareness to reduce risk
- A difficult decision - the case of Anthony Bland
- Medical case study: A statement of fact
- Medical case study: Misleading melanoma
- Medical case study: Wound care accusation
- Ethics: On meeting ethical distress
- Book choice: The Sleeping Beauties - And Other Stories of Mystery Illness
- Vignette: Pat O'Callaghan (1906-1991)
Providing incident statements and reports
Engaging in incident investigations can seem daunting but it is important to provide any required statement or report in a clear, detailed and objective manner