Opinion on...
Continuing a series of profiles on professionals working with MDDUS, Jim Killgore speaks with Dr Malcolm Campbell who provides expert medical opinions in clinical negligence cases
Taking control
NES decontamination adviser Irene Black offers some tips to dental practices on how to keep in line with the latest guidance.
Tweeting well
Our ethics columnist offers an ethical perspective on social media
A cunning plan
Summons speaks to MDDUS CEO Professor Gordon Dickson on the value of strategic planning – especially now
Only what's necessary - dental case study
...The dentist tells the patient that the X-ray has revealed "some holes" that he will fix. No further explanation is given nor any indication of how many teeth are involved.....
Patient contact via email and texting
EMAILING or texting patients may save time and resources but there are risks -- not least of which are potential breaches of data security and patient confidentiality. [Risk Alert]
Poor training blamed on EWTD
MANY surgical trainees blame unsatisfactory training on working time regulations, according to new research.
Bad behaviour more likely in male trainees
MALE medical students are more likely than females to face complaints about their conduct, a new General Medical Council report reveals.
New BNF for children app
A SMARTPHONE app offering prescribing information for treating children has been launched by NICE.
New guide to passing MRCP
TRAINEES looking to sit the first part of the UK exam for membership of the Royal College of Physicians will have more chance of passing if they attempt it within 12 to 24 months of graduating. [News]