Early cancer diagnoses increase
A QUARTER of diagnoses of the three most common cancers are being made at the earliest stage, new figures for Scotland show.
RCGP speaks out against disciplinary action for overprescribing antibiotics
CALLS for regulators to act against GPs who overprescribe antibiotics are "counter productive and unhelpful," says the Royal College of GPs.
Low uptake of online GP services
UPTAKE of online GP services in England is low despite efforts to promote their use.
Music can hamper surgeons’ communication, study finds
MUSIC played during surgery can interfere with team communication and is a potential safety hazard, according to new research.
NHS complaints in England hit 480 a day
THE NHS in England received an average of 480 written patient complaints a day over the last year, new figures show.
Toothbrushing advice inconsistent
AN examination of toothbrushing methods promoted online found wide variations in recommended techniques and how often people should brush their teeth and for how long.
GPs still prescribing unnecessary antibiotics
A SURVEY of over 1,000 GPs has found that 70 per cent prescribe antibiotics because they are unsure if an infection is bacterial or viral.
Trainees shun GP partnerships
THE vast majority of new GPs plan to avoid partnership roles in favour of locum or salaried work, a new survey shows.
Physician associates ‘mustn’t damage juniors training’
PLANS to rapidly increase the number of physician associates in the NHS must not damage junior doctors’ training, the BMA has said.
Med school influences career choices
TRAINEE doctors’ career choices can be influenced by which medical school they attend, new research suggests.