GMC announces new tribunal service for doctors
A NEW independent tribunal service will take over the running of doctors’ fitness to practise hearings next year, the GMC has announced.
Significant GP time spent on minor medical problems
A reported 88 per cent of GPs spend up to a quarter of their time dealing with minor medical issues that do not require direct attention from either a nurse or a GP, according to a study conducted by the insurer Aviva.
New NHS leadership academy announced
PLANS have been unveiled for a national leadership academy to help NHS staff develop their skills as non-clinical managers.
F1 jobs withdrawn over visa issues
FOUNDATION job applications from trainee doctors who do not have the right to work in the UK have been withdrawn due to visa problems.
Foundation recruitment to use new methods
ALL final year medical students applying to enter the 2012 foundation programme will have to pass a new aptitude test.
GDC launches review of CPD requirements
A review of mandatory continuing professional development in advance of dental revalidation had been launched by the GDC.
Medical students support right to ethical objections
A survey of 733 medical students has found that just under half support the right of doctors to refuse to offer any procedure that conflicts with their personal, moral or religious beliefs.
Warning over rising tuition fees
AN increase in tuition fees could have a “catastrophic” effect on patient care.
All trainees found a job
THE last group of jobless trainee doctors have now been found a post, the UKFPO has announced.
Plans in place to avoid 2012 recruitment crisis
AN expert group has been set up in a bid to avoid a medical recruitment crisis in 2012.