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GMC launches consultation on the regulation of physician associates

March 26, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The General Medical Council has launched a consultation on the rules, standards and guidance by which it will regulate physician associates and and anaesthesia associates.

Healthcare workers set to receive one-off payments worth up to £3,000

March 25, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
More than 27,000 healthcare workers in England will receive two one-off payments worth up to £3,000, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.

A practice-based survey of HRT prescribing – is endometrial protection in place?

March 21, 2024
Edin Lakasing
A key tenet of safe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescribing is ensuring that women with an intact uterus receive progesterone to protect the endometrium from the risk of hyperplasia and carcinoma.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ‘improve the health of the nation’

March 21, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
The government has introduced its Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will prevent children turning 15 this year from ever being able to legally buy tobacco.

Junior doctors overwhelmingly vote in favour of further strikes

March 20, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Junior doctors in England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing industrial action and their campaign for full pay restoration for another six months.

Book review: KNV’s Manual of Clinical Neurology

March 20, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Dr Harry Brown reviews KNV’s Manual of Clinical Neurology, which is useful for medical students and postgraduates wanting to brush up on their neurology knowledge.

Poverty linked to poorer access to NHS services

March 20, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
People living in deprived communities find it harder to access NHS services and are more likely to stay in hospital for longer and die earlier than those living in the least deprived areas, a new analysis has found.

NHS budget squeezed by inflation and population growth

March 20, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
NHS England’s budget will decrease in value by 1% in 2024/25 compared to the previous year, according to a new analysis.

BMA calls for independent inquiry into misuse of physician associates

March 19, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The British Medical Association is calling on the health secretary to launch an independent inquiry after reports that physician associates (PA) are being used to fill medical rotas.

Three quarters of GP registrars facing burnout

March 14, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Nearly three quarters of GP registrars are experiencing burnout and are worried about their prospects early in their careers, according to a recent British Medical Association survey.

Peer support in hospital: bridging the gap in mental health

March 20, 2024
Ben Gray, Matthew Sisto
Research shows that peer support can significantly improve people’s wellbeing, leading to fewer hospital stays, larger support networks, and better self-esteem and social skills. Here, Ben Gray and Matthew Sisto discuss the success of a pioneering Peer Support Project implemented by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

Cancer mortality rates falling among middle-aged people

March 14, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
New research reveals the number of cancer cases has risen over the last 25 years, but fewer people aged 35-69 are dying from the disease.

Older people face ‘unacceptable failures’ in how DNACPR orders are communicated

March 14, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
Poor communication surrounding DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is “eroding trust” between people and the health professionals caring for them, according to a new report.

Royal College of GPs sets out ‘red lines’ for physician associates to prevent confusion

March 14, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The Royal College of GPs has strengthened and updated its position on the role and regulation of physician associates working in general practice.

People with a learning disability need urgent access to preventive healthcare

March 13, 2024
Alison Bloomer
People with a learning disability are missing out on potentially life-saving preventive health care because services are disjointed, information and communication is not well-suited to them.

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