Seeing red
Is red tape taking over general practice?
Assessment in situ
Milan Mehta offers some tips on the third component of the MRCGP exam – Workplace Based Assessment
Trainee doctors’ workload “major threat” to care
THE workload of trainee doctors is at crisis point and poses a “major threat to high quality hospital care”, the Royal College of Physicians has warned. [News]
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.
On skis, on call
Adam Campbell talks to GP Mike Langran, who provides emergency medical cover on the slopes of Scotland’s busiest ski resort
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...