Performance data for thousands of surgeons published
MORTALITY rates and other outcome data for 5,000 NHS surgeons in England are being published online as part of a drive towards greater transparency.
Reminder over counterfeit dental equipment
DENTISTS are being reminded of the risks of buying counterfeit dental equipment.
Returning to work?
If you currently have deferred MDDUS cover, it is important that you apply to restore cover in ample time before you return to clinical practice.
Surgical training “should be provided in 48 hour week”
TRAINEE surgeons should not have to opt out of the European Working Time Directive to receive enough training, according to the president of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Big drop in trainee whistleblowing amidst anonymity fears
THE number of trainee doctors raising concerns about patient safety has fallen sharply this year after the General Medical Council warned it could not guarantee anonymity.
Communication problems key for overseas doctors failing MRCGP
COMMUNICATION difficulties are a key factor behind higher failure rates amongst overseas doctors in the membership examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), according to new research.
MDDUS £50 Facebook winner
MDDUS is pleased to announce the winner of its Facebook competition is trainee doctor SinNee Teoh.
2015 MDDUS Practice Managers’ Conference
DATES have been announced for the 2015 MDDUS Practice Managers’ Conference which will again be held at the Fairmont Hotel, St Andrews in Scotland – so mark your diaries.
An overlooked risk
...The surgeon briefed Mrs L on the procedure but did not think it necessary to discuss the very slight risk of deep infection...
Patient access to digital records by 2017
PATIENTS in England will be able to access their own GP records online from spring 2015 and will have full access to care records by 2017, according to a report published by the National Information Board.
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