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...
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.
A firm rebuttal - dental case study
...the patient suffers blood poisoning and blames it on the dental treatment...