Medical case study: Patient buying medication online
...Dr A is advised that she should not let Mr G coerce her into prescribing medication that she does not believe is appropriate or serves his needs...
Steep 50-year rise in melanoma deaths among men
MELANOMA death rates among UK men have risen 219 per cent in the last 50 years, according to new analysis released by Cancer Research UK.
Long Covid action plan aims to reduce GP workload
PATIENTS with long Covid will have easier access to health tests as part of an action plan designed to reduce GP workloads.
'Go live' for online access to records in England now 1 November
NHS England has confirmed that 1 November 2022 is now the date patients at practices in England using TPP and EMIS systems will be granted automatic access to their prospective (future) records online.
GMC to lose right to appeal tribunal decisions
THE General Medical Council is to lose its right to appeal decisions by medical practitioners tribunals in 2023.
MDDUS reports further increase in membership in latest annual report
MDDUS has recorded a second year of membership growth since the Covid-19 pandemic was declared.
Innovation: Digital biomarker to help diagnose epilepsy
Publications editor Jim Killgore explores the promise and challenges of a new potential diagnostic tool for epilepsy
Viewpoint: A lifetime perspective
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny explores the importance of having a lifetime perspective to provide the best possible advice and support service to our members.
NHS facing “greatest workforce crisis” in its history
A COMMITTEE of MPs has concluded that the NHS is facing the greatest workforce crisis in its history, with persistent understaffing posing a serious risk to staff and patient safety.
GDC shifts focus to prevention in new strategy
PREVENTING patient harm and promoting professionalism are the focus of the General Dental Council’s new three-year strategic plan.