Most prescriptions for opioid painkillers are made by the broad swath of U.S. general practitioners, not by a limited group of specialists, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dec 14, 2015
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Junior doctors in Britain called off a planned strike on Monday after last-minute talks with ministers, the British Medical Association (BMA) said.
Dec 1, 2015
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Women should be able to treat cystitis themselves with antibiotics without a prescription, says a general practitioner in The BMJ this week.
Jul 14, 2015
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More research is needed to improve the identification and treatment of women with perinatal mental health issues, according to a new editorial co-authored by Professor Susan Ayers, the lead of the Centre for Maternal and ...
Jul 8, 2015
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RCGP says that reducing waiting times for a GP appointment must be a priority for politicians and the incoming government
Mar 6, 2015
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Around one in three Dutch doctors would be prepared to help someone with early dementia, mental illness, or who is 'tired of living' to die, reveals a small survey published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Feb 17, 2015
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Last month, there was public outcry at the news that GPs in England would be paid £55 for each case of dementia diagnosed.
Dec 2, 2014
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UK medical schools are not attracting enough would-be GPs, argues a senior academic in The BMJ this week.
Oct 28, 2014
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Britain's National Health Service came under fire on Wednesday for setting up a temporary bonus scheme of for family doctors who refer patients with cases of dementia.
Oct 22, 2014
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A study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker who help doctors has shown they can help relieve pressure on general practitioners (GPs).
Jun 10, 2014
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