Burnout “unsurprising” among medical trainees
A THIRD of medical trainees reported feeling "burnt out" to a high or very high degree because of their work, according to the GMC’s annual national training survey.
New guideline to help identify and treat Covid vaccine blood clotting
HEALTHCARE staff can now refer to new guidance to help them identify and treat patients who develop the rare blood clotting condition associated with Covid-19 vaccination.
Call for post-pandemic GP rescue plan
AN “emergency rescue package” is needed for general practice to save doctors from burnout and protect patient care, the Royal College of GPs has said.
Sajid Javid urged to abandon reforms that will “target the most vulnerable doctors”
MPs have joined forces with the medical defence specialists MDDUS to call on Sajid Javid to abandon reforms that will “target the most vulnerable doctors”.
Call for licensing system to control Botox and fillers
A NEW licensing system should be brought in to limit who is allowed to carry out non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers.
CEO of MDDUS comment on Dame Clare Marx stepping down from GMC
MDDUS CEO Chris Kenny comments on the announcement today (20 July) that Dame Clare Marx, Chair of the General Medical Council, is stepping down on health grounds.
MDDUS comment on the use of face masks in healthcare settings after 19 July
MDDUS Head of Dental, Mr Stephen Henderson, comments on the announcement from NHS England that patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings after 19 July.
Action needed to improve maternity services in England
A "LANDMARK" report highlights understaffing and a persistent "culture of blame" in maternity services in England.
Urgent improvement needed in NHS radiology systems
A REPORT calling for Government and hospital trusts to prioritise improvements to NHS radiology IT systems and alerts processes has been welcomed by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Severity of skin disease linked to socioeconomic status
LOW income is associated with increased severity in a range of skin conditions, including psoriasis and melanoma, according to a paper recently presented at the annual meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists.