Only five in 1,000 doctors referred over performance concerns
ONLY five in every 1,000 NHS doctors in England are referred for investigation over performance-related concerns, according to a new study.
Emergency care overstretched
NEARLY two out of three emergency medicine consultants (62 per cent) regard the job they are doing as unsustainable in its current form with 94 per cent saying they work beyond normal planned hours.
Dentists urged to take care when tweeting
Social media savvy dentists are urged to keep professional and personal relationships separate when using Twitter and Facebook, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Case of the month: Tummy tuck complication
...Mrs H claims Dr R failed to warn her of possible complications and offered no preoperative advice on smoking cessation...
Needle phobia - dental case study
...the patient said that "before she knew what was happening" the dentist was injecting her with a local anaesthetic...
Reporting asbestos-related disease
CERTAIN specific categories of death must be reported to the procurator fiscal in Scotland including those related to asbestos exposure.
New trainee jobs for troubled A&E
NEW junior doctor jobs will play a key role in efforts to tackle delays at a troubled A&E.
Manage patient expectations in cosmetic dentistry
Dentists are urged to consider the clinical risks associated with cosmetic dentistry, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Healthcare assistants and the flu vaccination
Ensure HCAs are not tasked to provide flu vaccinations under a Patient Group Direction.
Cash grants for ethics trainees
CASH grants and awards of up to £2,000 are being made available for trainee doctors interested in medical ethics.