New guide to help stressed GPs
A NEW guide to help GPs tackle stress has been launched online.
New birth injuries compensation scheme to tackle ‘blame culture’
A NEW voluntary compensation scheme to quickly resolve birth injury complaints in England could cut the number of claims brought to court and tackle the NHS “blame culture”.
Cosmetic surgery patients urged to “think carefully”
PEOPLE considering cosmetic surgery are being warned about the “ruthless” sales techniques used by some private companies.
Warning over counterfeit dental devices
DENTISTS are being warned over the risks of buying non-compliant and counterfeit dental devices online.
One-hour scan limit for stroke patients
SUSPECTED stroke patients should undergo a brain scan within one hour of being admitted to hospital, according to new guidance from the Royal College of Physicians.
GMC to investigate questionable online prescribing
DOCTORS accused of inappropriate online prescribing of antibiotics in a BBC probe are to be investigated by the GMC.
MDDUS encourages members to use advice line
The medical defence organisation MDDUS is keen to dispel the myth that contacting the organisation’s advice line impacts on the subscription rates members pay.
Vaccination pitfalls
Flu season is upon us. How good is vaccine management in your practice?
Abdominal lump
...It is also alleged that Dr N failed to flag up the low haemoglobin result which was suggestive of colorectal cancer...
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