Med school influences career choices
TRAINEE doctors’ career choices can be influenced by which medical school they attend, new research suggests.
Dental advertising faces enhanced scrutiny
The GDC has announced it will be working closely with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to tackle misleading dental marketing.
Online learning module on oral anticoagulants
A NEW online learning module on reducing the side-effects of oral anticoagulants has been launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Tougher sanctions plan for doctors
DOCTORS who harm patients could face sanctions even if they have improved their practice under new proposals from the General Medical Council.
Failing GP practices told to improve or be shut down
GP practices in England providing poor care will be given a deadline to make improvements, or face closure if they fail.
Top prescribing tips for new doctors
BAD handwriting and dosage mix-ups are among the most common prescribing pitfalls for new doctors.
CQC signals move to targeted dental inspections
DENTAL inspections by the Care Quality Commission will be more targeted and focus on practices where there is "cause for concern," according to a recent "sign-posting" statement on potential changes to the way it regulates primary care dental services in England.
F1 induction pack online
AN information pack for doctors beginning their foundation training has been published by NHS Careers.
Review into treatment of whistleblowers
THE treatment of doctors who raise concerns about patient safety issues is to be examined in a review commissioned by the General Medical Council.
Antibiotics for coughs and colds up 40 per cent over decade
THE likelihood of GPs prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds increased by 40 per cent between 1999 and 2011, according to a new study by scientists at Public Health England and University College London.