Radical change proposed in diagnosis of primary hypertension
DIAGNOSIS to confirm primary hypertension should rely on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring away from the clinic to avoid so-called 'white coat' hypertension.
HPC to take over statutory regulation of herbal medicine
A STATUTORY register for practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine is to be established by The Health Professions Council.
NICE launches web resource for general practice
AN online resource has been launched to help staff in general practice access NICE evidence and guidance.
Patient safety alerts being ignored by some trusts
NHS trusts in England are routinely failing to comply with patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency.
Are the kids all right?
Dr Craig Brown offers a trainee’s perspective on dealing with suspected child abuse and neglect.
Unsung heroes
A career in anaesthetics
Speaking in tongues
Medical jargon or slang might save time but confusing terms pose a threat to patient safety
Book Review: Sick Notes - True Stories from the Front Lines of Medicine
Book Review: Sick Notes - True Stories from the Front Lines of Medicine
Extreme doctoring
Amy Hughes has practised medicine in some of the most challenging environments on earth – from a desert marathon in Namibia to dog sledging near the Arctic circle.