Dissatisfaction and burnout common reasons for leaving medical practice
DISSATISFACTION and burnout were among the main reasons UK doctors gave for leaving their jobs over the period from 2004 to 2019, according to a survey carried out by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Urgent need to improve maternity care for minority ethnic patients
THERE is an “urgent need” to improve care for mothers and babies from minority ethnic and deprived backgrounds, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has said.
RCGP concern over “focus on access” in blueprint for general practice in England
GP leaders have expressed concern that a focus “purely on access” in a new government blueprint for general practice in England ignores other challenges in providing high-quality, personalised care.
A difficult decision - the case of Anthony Bland
Allan Gaw recounts the tragic story of Hillsborough victim Tony Bland and the far-reaching implications of the legal ruling in his case
Vignette: Pat O'Callaghan (1906-1991)
Physician and double Olympic gold medallist
Vignette: Pat O'Callaghan (1906-1991)
Physician and double Olympic gold medallist
Book choice: The Sleeping Beauties - And Other Stories of Mystery Illness
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Ethics: On meeting ethical distress
Professor Deborah Bowman shares insights from her research on the ethical experiences of practitioners during the pandemic.
Case study: Wrist injury
...Ms P is told by the out-of-hours GP that her wrist injury is just a sprain, but a month later she is still in pain...
Case study: Misinterpreted result
...Mr T is told he has tested positive for hepatitis B, but weeks later it appears an error has been made...