Mandatory FGM reporting in England and Wales
DOCTORS and dentists in England and Wales are now required to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under age 18.
Prescribing errors still significant in primary care
A BMJ study of nearly one million UK patients has found that around one in 20 triggered indicators for unsafe prescribing in general practice.
Cosmetic surgery: ensuring a robust consent process
Cherryl Adams looks at new draft GMC guidance on cosmetic interventions and highlights MDDUS experience in the importance of thorough consent
NHS England performers list - new Risk Factor video
Alan Frame is joined by MDDUS solicitor Susan Trigg to discuss the scope, remit and impact of NHS England investigations under the Performers List Regulations 2013.
Social media and medico-legal principles - new risk videos
TWO new risk presentations are now available for members to watch online.
TB rates higher than Rwanda or Iraq in some London boroughs
SOME London boroughs have tuberculosis rates as high as 113 per 100,000 – significantly higher than levels in countries such as Rwanda, Iraq and Guatemala.
Shooting pains
...A GP attends her at home and notes that the patient has developed numbness in the saddle area and cold feet in addition to low back pain shooting to the ankles...
Text messaging patients
ISSUING patient reminders or alerts can be a time-consuming task for practices which is why many are turning to texting - but there are risks to consider before clicking "send".
Nominations open for eighth annual BMJ Awards
NOMINATIONS are now invited for The BMJ Awards 2016 – once again with headline sponsorship by MDDUS.