News
NHS campaign aims to drive patients to pharmacists
A new campaign has been launched which aims to encourage patients to visit pharmacists with minor ailments, freeing up valuable GP time NHS England is keep reading
Month: February 2019
News
‘Disappointing’ number of overseas GPs recruited
As reported by OnMedica, the numbers of overseas GPs that have been taken on during the NHS’s recruitment drive remains low While NHS England has keep reading
Uncategorized
Asthma advice from Dr Andy Whittamore
New NICE guidelines on asthma treatment weren’t that well-received when they were launched in early 2018, but treating the condition remains a priority for the keep reading
Health Tech
Protecting your mobile from digital threats
The NHS has, thankfully, concluded that mobile phones pose no risk to our health – which is good news as we’re addicted to them as keep reading
Health & Patient Care
HPV screenings more effective than smear tests, research shows
According to the BMJ, HPV screenings now prove more effective than smear tests Screening for high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection works well in practice and keep reading
Management
BMJ launches campaign for adequate rest breaks for doctors
A new campaign has been launched by the BMJ, bringing light to the issue of inadequate breaks for doctors The BMJ has launched its ‘give keep reading
Legal
GP surgeries to receive legal advice
A review into legal aid reforms is set to ensure GP surgeries receive legal advice, according to the BBC The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has keep reading
Live it
How to overcome chronic exhaustion
Returning to work after the Christmas and New Year break can hit you hard. If you’re struggling to cope, you may be exhausted says Alice keep reading
News
Government commits to support and improvement measures for NHS leaders
The government is in the process of planning how it can improve and support the roles of NHS leaders, following a review’s recommendations The government keep reading
News
Holocaust survivors fight practice relocation
As reported by Jewish News, elderly Holocaust-survivors at a retirement community are fighting the proposed relocation of their local GP practice Residents at a Jewish keep reading