Awards for NHS staff health initiatives
SINGING groups and walking meetings are among the staff health initiatives honoured in an NHS England awards programme.
“Soft opt out” organ donation consultation
PLANS for a “soft opt out” system of organ donation – where consent is presumed unless the patient opted out – have been put out for consultation by the Scottish Government.
Heavy workloads erode training
OVER 43 per cent of doctors in training have reported their workload as 'heavy' or 'very heavy' prompting concern at the GMC that training time is being eroded.
“Stark challenge” for NHS over excessive drinking
EMERGENCY hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions have increased by more than 50 per cent in nine years and now top 250,000 a year, a new report shows.
Patient satisfaction ratings linked to antibiotic prescribing
GPs handing out fewer prescriptions for antibiotics get lower patient satisfaction ratings according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
Revalidation “on track” says GMC
NEARLY 75 per cent of doctors should be revalidated by April 2016 says the GMC.
Diabetics should have periodontal checks
REGULAR periodontal checks could reduce the risk of serious complications in diabetes sufferers, a leading specialist has said.
Report finds confused regulatory landscape for dentists
A REPORT published by the CQC and other regulatory bodies has concluded that there is currently no "clear model" of regulation for dentists in England, with "limited understanding between organisations of who does what, when and how".
Individualised approach needed in end of life care
DOCTORS should avoid taking a “blanket” approach when providing end of life care.
GMC confirms small ARF rise and operational shift to Manchester
DOCTORS in the UK will pay an extra £5 next year to remain licensed to practise medicine but those in training will see no rise in their annual retention fee (ARF).