Management
NHS workers disciplined for inappropriate social media use
The use of social media in sharing patient information has come under fire, with well over a thousand members of NHS staff being disciplined for keep reading
Month: September 2018
Management
GP services in Banbury set to evolve
GP services in Banbury are set to be overhauled, both with a merger and the first steps towards video appointments The Banbury Guardian has reported keep reading
Compliance
A question of safety; significant event analysis
What happens when a significant event happens in your practice? While how you react and manage a situation is critical, the follow-up can be just keep reading
News
Spire blames NHS cutbacks for drop in profits
Spire has reported a steep drop in profits, and is blaming government cutbacks in the NHS for the problem, according to the Evening Standard Spire keep reading
Management
‘We need to end the silence’ regarding bullying of healthcare workers
The British Medical Association has launched a campaign against bullying of healthcare staff in the workplace Workplace bullying is an ongoing problem, and we already keep reading
Management
Data management; a connected patient record
The NHS in England is making steady progress towards a digital-first service – a connected service where patient information is shared securely with healthcare professionals, keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Melanoma treatment to become free on the NHS
The BBC has reported that a new type of drug for improving the lives of melanoma sufferers will be available on the NHS at no keep reading
News
GPs must be ‘on permanent alert for signs of meningitis’
Research by a meningitis charity emphasises the need for GPs and other healthcare professionals to take concerns about the condition seriously It’s meningitis awareness week keep reading
News
GPs to trial Now Healthcare platform
The Now GP video consultation platform will soon be trialed by a number of practices across the country Digital Health has reported that some practices keep reading
Uncategorized
A problem shared; the secure exchange of patient information in medical practice
Data protection and security are essential – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has made sure of that. However, new research has revealed that unsecured, keep reading