(HealthDay)—Pharmacist feedback and education is effective at reducing prescription writing errors by junior doctors in an inpatient setting, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice ...
Jan 29, 2018
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As a society we're pretty removed from death. We don't really talk about it. Yet when medical students start their training, it suddenly becomes something they're intimately acquainted with. So how are young doctors taught ...
Oct 23, 2017
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The low uptake of flu vaccination among medical students and doctors is influenced by social attitudes say researchers.
Sep 12, 2017
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Thousands of newly qualified junior doctors headed into UK NHS hospitals in their droves earlier this month, to begin their in-house training.
Aug 10, 2017
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The results of a research project run by the University of Nottingham which used the latest technology to track out-of-hours doctors have revealed significant improvements can be made to provide safer staffing levels and ...
Aug 8, 2017
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Doctors experience higher levels of suicide and mental distress than their non-medical peers. A review of studies in the area found male doctors had a 26% higher risk of suicide, while female doctors had a 146% higher risk ...
May 25, 2017
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Fewer doctors are choosing to train in acute hospital specialties as a result of turbulence surrounding last year's junior doctors' contract, according to an academic survey.
Jan 26, 2017
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New research published today by JRSM Open concludes that medically disqualified patients may wrongly assume themselves fit to drive on discharge from hospital because of inadequate knowledge among doctors of DVLA guidelines ...
Oct 9, 2015
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The shortage of medical practitioners in regional rural and remote areas of Australia continues despite government initiatives.
May 27, 2015
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Earlier exposure to palliative care can enhance junior doctors' professionalism, focus on and communication with all patients, and other important aspects of care, according to a study from the University of Adelaide.
Mar 16, 2015
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