Hospital complaints poorly investigated
HOSPITALS in England are failing to conduct proper investigations into complaints about avoidable harm and death according to quality review published by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
GMC promotes discussion on GoodDoctors
A NEW website for medical professionals has been launched by the GMC to provide a forum for discussion on the "real life challenges" faced in medicine today.
CBT could be effective adjunct in reducing dental phobia
COGNITIVE behavioural therapy (CBT) could provide an effective means of treating dental phobic patients without the need for sedation, according to researchers at King’s College London.
Extended charges for overseas patients criticised
PLANS to extend charges for overseas visitors requiring GP and emergency medical services could discourage some patients from seeking healthcare and lead to increased administration and bureaucracy, says the BMA.
Targets to increase number of disadvantaged medical students
LONG-TERM targets have been set for medical schools in England to increase the number of students from disadvantaged areas.
Duty of candour becomes law
NEW laws have come into force in England placing a legal duty on hospital, community and mental health trusts to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm.
Big rise in doctors seeking social media advice
THE number of doctors seeking advice on the use of social media has jumped 74 per cent in the past year, MDDUS has revealed.
Doctor suicides prompt GMC review
THE treatment of vulnerable doctors under investigation by the General Medical Council is to be reviewed after a report found a number of them had committed suicide.
GDC consultation “unlawful” but ARF rise stands
THE planned 54 per cent increase in the General Dental Council’s annual retention fee will go ahead despite a judicial review describing the consultation process as “unlawful”.
Jobless F2 doctors at four-year high
THE number of doctors who finished foundation training but could not find a job is at a four-year high, according to a new report.