An ICB has ‘redirected’ ADHD prescribing, after nearly 50 practices in one area withdrew from shared care agreements as part … Read More “ICB redirects ADHD shared care prescribing”
The NHS is set to deliver faster care for millions of patients thanks to the most radical reset of the … Read More “Radical NHS reset”
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, it says. That’s about 1,500 steps in a row, which … Read More “Skip short strolls”
The government’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the former National Medical Director at NHS England, Professor Stephen Powis, … Read More “England’s leading doctors set out medical training”
Core Competency #74 – Data security Complies with, and monitors practice systems. May supervise systems (Administrative Role) Initiates, develops and … Read More “My Competencies”
The Government is preparing to imminently expand rules allowing research access to patient data – in a move which would not require GPs … Read More “Government poised to allow GP patient data access”
Around 1,000 people at risk of HIV will be offered a new long-acting injection on the NHS if they cannot … Read More “NHS to roll out first long-acting injection”
An independent inquiry into “repeated failures” at an NHS trust’s maternity units has been announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, … Read More “Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS”
Hereditary Tyrosinaemia Type 1 (HT1) is a rare, genetically inherited disorder that affects around 7 babies per year in the … Read More “NHS to screen all newborn babies”
Core Competency #73 – Data management Ensures appropriate data are recorded/ retrieved. May supervise administrative data entry or undertake/coordinate data … Read More “My Competencies”