Confidentiality a common worry in GP premises
PRIVACY at reception is a common concern among GP patients, according to a new report by the Patients Association on practice premises in England.
Pledge to shake up GP IT
OUTDATED and frustrating IT systems in GP practices in England will be replaced with modern technology as part of widespread changes announced by the health and social care secretary.
Clinical trial for cancer breath test
A CLINICAL trial has begun on a breath test to detect certain cancers at an early stage.
Missed GP appointments cost £216m per year
DNAs (did not attends) account for over 15 million general practice appointments each year in England.
Prescription drug addiction review launched
AN independent review into the growing problem of addiction to prescription drugs has been announced by the Government as statistics show that one patient in eleven was a prescribed an addictive drug last year.
Plan to tackle oral health inequality in Scotland
SCOTTISH Government has launched a new improvement plan aiming to prevent poor oral health, cut oral health inequalities and address the dental needs of an ageing population.
NHS plagued with rota gaps and vacancies
OVER 70 per cent hospital doctors reported rota gaps in their departments and a significant percentage believe the delivery of care has worsened in several areas over the last year, according to survey figures published by the BMA.
Deadline looms for IRR17 compliance
ALL dental practices must be re-registered with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) by 5th February 2018 to be in compliance with changes to legislation relating to radiation protection, including a new HSE notification process.
Lawyers targeting the NHS banned from hospitals in England
LAW firms and “claims management” companies who encourage patients to sue the NHS will no longer be provided office or advertising space in NHS hospital in England.
Further improvement in lung cancer survival
A NEW report has confirmed a further improvement in survival rates among lung cancer patients, with 37 per cent alive at least one year after diagnosis compared to a rate of 31 per cent in 2010.