National academy to boost social prescribing
A NEW organisation is being set up to promote social prescribing in England and will be headed by outgoing RCGP chair Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard.
Mental health scheme for doctors and dentists extended
A SCHEME providing 24/7 mental health support to NHS doctors and dentists has been rolled out across England.
Burnout and patient safety
New research suggests a link between reduced wellbeing of clinicians and patient safety risks in primary care
Not fit for court?
Requests for medical exemptions from court require careful consideration
Letters for rainy days
A reflection on imposter syndrome and how to deal with it
Tools of the trade
A new edition of a pocket-sized poetry book that speaks to the experience of being a doctor
Quiz - record keeping
Take our quick quiz and test your knowledge on record keeping
Poll - treating a colleague's patient
Cast your vote in our poll to find out how many clinicians make a note of when they review or prescribe for a colleague's patient
Record keeping training - sign up now
EXPLORE the key medico-legal requirements and frameworks associated with good record keeping for doctors in our interactive full day workshops in Glasgow and London.
GDC reduces annual retention fee
THE GDC has announced a reduction in its annual retention fee (ARF).
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