A painful swelling - medical case study
...the swelling has not gone away after two courses of antibiotics but Dr B reassures the patient it is normal...
Do you discriminate by sexuality?
Always ensure you treat all patients equally - regardless of sexuality
Med student hardship fund launched
A HARDSHIP fund has been launched to help medical students in financial difficulties.
Medical careers site success
A FREE information site aimed at foundation year doctors is receiving 26,000 visitors per month, new figures show.
New specialty revalidation guidance published
GUIDANCE advising doctors on the type of supporting information they will need for revalidation has been published.
RCPsych to freeze exam fees
THE Royal College of Psychiatrists is to freeze membership examination fees for 2013 thanks to a cash surplus.
August change-over "puts patients at risk"
A SENIOR NHS executive has admitted that the August change-over – when junior doctors start their new jobs – puts patients at risk.
BNF smartphone app
ACCESS to the latest up-to-date prescribing information from the British National Formulary (BNF) is now available in a smartphone app launched by NICE.
Financial woes hit oral care
A GROWING number of people are cutting back on oral care in a bid to save money, according to a new survey.
Common factors in post-implant nerve damage
A STUDY of patients suffering nerve damage following dental implant surgery has identified common factors including inadequate patient consent, pre-operative planning and post-operative referral.