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Medicine shortages are affecting GP practices and hospitals across the UK, increasing pressure on doctors and putting patient safety at risk. MDDUS provides advice to doctors on what to do when faced with medicine shortages and how to handle patient concerns.
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Best practice: Ensuring safe handovers between primary and secondary care
MDDUS medical adviser Dr Annabelle MacGregor looks at some common pitfalls in the handover of patient care between primary and secondary care
Read moreVignette: George Northcroft (1868 – 1943)
George Northcroft - Leading figure in the development of British orthodontics.
Read moreEthics: All for one and one for all?
Professor Deborah Bowman reflects on the balance between individual and collective interests – and also indulges her fascination with the Tour de France.
Read moreCase file: Tick-box error
...A GP at the practice mistakenly ticked a box on the form resulting in Mr N having his driving licence revoked...
Read moreCase file: Redaction software for SARs
... the admin team has been spending increasing amounts of time preparing responses to SARs, and the practice is considering buying redaction software to assist...
Read moreCase file: Blood in urine
...The claim states that the delay in diagnosis allowed the tumour to grow and metastasise...
Read moreInnovation: Voice in the bank
Developing technology is giving back lost voices to patients with neurodegenerative and other disorders.
Read morePractice staff: Supporting physician associates in clinical practice
Physician associates are able to work independently but must have “appropriate support”.
Read moreCandour: Is it safe to apologise?
Does an apology to a patient amount to an admission of guilt that can be used against you?
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