CMO reveals UK revalidation plans
Final plans for revalidation and relicensing in the UK were announced by England's Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Sir Liam Donaldson today. Read more
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Abortions proposed for women in Northern Ireland
Women in Northern Ireland could be given access to safe legal abortion care, for the first time, after an amendment was put forward to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. Read more
NICE urges alternative to antibiotic scrips for RTIs
Clinicians should use alternative prescribing strategies to giving out antibiotic scrips for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in both children and adults, says NICE. Read more
NICE backs suspected stroke referral to specialist units
GPs should refer patients with suspected stroke to specialist stroke units within 24 hours, according to latest guidance. Read more
One in four NHS trusts 'weak' on mental health
Almost a quarter of NHS trusts providing acute inpatient mental health services in England are rated as 'weak' by the Healthcare Commission today. Read more
Care Quality Commission appoints chief executive
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced Cynthia Bower will be chief executive when it is formed in October. Read more
Newspaper forces GPC negotiator to reveal new gender ahead of schedule
Londonwide LMCs chief executive Dr Stewart Drage has called for 'respect' after being forced to announce last week that he had changed gender. Read more
Drug hope for prostate cancer treatment
A new drug has been developed that could treat up to 80 per cent of patients with aggressive prostate cancer, according to UK research. Read more
Healthcare assistants demand regulation of their role
Eighty per cent of healthcare assistants are calling for regulation of their role to enable standards to be set and patient care outcomes improved. Read more
DoH threatens alcohol industry with tougher laws
The drinks industry has been warned to act more responsibly or face new laws governing alcohol sales, after the DoH launched its Changing Our Drinking Culture consultation this morning. Read more
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Liam Farrell: Trust me, antibiotics are very necessary
by Liam Farrell
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