Big difference across deaneries in retaining graduates
SOME deaneries are struggling to keep hold of their medical graduates with many choosing to pursue their training elsewhere, according to new figures.
RCGP opposed to “policing” visitor healthcare
GP practices should not be tasked with being a "new border agency", says RCGP chair Dr Clare Gerada.
Claims against dentists continue to rise
A sharp increase in claims against dentists is a result of a growing compensation culture in our society, according to UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS report rise in claims against doctors
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in claims against members, with patient complaints the most frequent reason for doctors to contact the organisation.
More doctors raise concerns about colleagues
AN increasing number of doctors are raising concerns about their colleagues, according to a new General Medical Council report.
Doctors warned over top five flu failings
Doctors are urged to ensure they are fully prepared for flu season to avoid jeopardising patient safety, says the UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Publicity campaign launched for care.data
LEAFLETS will be sent to every household in England as part of a new £2 million publicity campaign for the care.data programme.
Complaints against GPs and dentists higher than reported
COMPLAINTS against NHS doctors and dentists in Scotland increased by over a third last year, according to revised government figures.
High NHS satisfaction masks need for change
A SURVEY has found that one in three people in England are worried about basic levels of safety in healthcare with someone they know having experienced a serious mistake, abuse or preventable illness or death – despite 75 per cent saying they get good quality care out of the NHS.