Over the last decade, the stigma attached to receiving voluntary cosmetic surgery has faded significantly. More men and women are seeking out qualified surgeons and doctors to perform an array of procedures, from facial fillers to full body contouring. But a new trend has emerged in cosmetic surgery that presents some cause for concern. Medical […]
NHS-Funded Courses to Break the Cycle of Medical Miscommunication
Communication is an essential skill. If we want to relate information efficiently and effectively, we need to practice and implement communication techniques that best support our specific purpose. Unfortunately, the drive to get more done in less time often places undue strainoncommunicationwhich can have far reaching consequences. This is especially true in healthcare where poor […]
Legal Consequences of Proposed New Junior Doctor Contracts Could Be Significant
With new discussions underway about the proposed junior doctors’ contracts, patient safety and medical negligence are now once again in the limelight. The proposed new contracts would extend “unsociable” hours for junior doctors, reclassifying Saturday work as a normal working day; alongside this, junior doctors’ pay would not increase, and may in many cases decrease: […]
The Best Tools for Tech Startups
A constant influx of new technology startups grace the market each year, thanks in part to the growing ease of designing and implementing applications, software, services and websites that meet specific consumer needs. There’s a buzz around starting a technology company – not only are profit potentials relatively high in tech, young, savvy entrepreneurs have […]
UK’s family doctors have the highest stress levels
The latest research from the Commonwealth Fund tells us that UK’s GPs are the most stressed in the western world, due to their overwhelming workloads, packed-in schedules and towering piles of paperwork. We trust our GPs with our health and wellbeing. We trust them to be at their best, applying thoughtful intelligence to our health issues. […]