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MPS urges caution on internet self-diagnosis

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is highlighting the increasing trend towards self-diagnosis by patients using the internet.

Isotope shortage delays diagnostic exams

A global shortage of medical isotopes will cause delays and cancellations to diagnostic examinations across the UK, latest research suggests.

PCTs reject Darzi's original polyclinic vision

NHS London is refusing to comment on reports that none of the first polyclinics planned for the capital are based on Lord Darzi's original polyclinic model.

Half a million with type-2 diabetes 'undiagnosed'

NHS services in England have failed to diagnose over half a million people with type-2 diabetes, the charity Diabetes UK has warned.

Unite consults on industrial action over pay

Unite members are being asked what type of industrial action they are prepare to take to protest at their latest pay deal.

Crouch kicks off BP campaign

A campaign to help raise awareness of the dangers of high BP has been launched by Portsmouth City Teaching PCT and backed by players from Portsmouth football club.

GP launches recruitment survey

Would you like to take part in GP's recruitment survey?

Nurses as 'high quality' as GPs

Nurses can deliver as high quality care as GPs in most areas of general practice including preventive healthcare, the management of long-term conditions, and first contact care for people with minor illness, according to a University of Manchester professor.

Detail published for £50 million clinical DESs

NHS Employers and the GPC have confirmed and published the final guidance on the five clinical directed enhanced services (DESs) for GPs in England.

Detail published for clinical directed enhanced services

NHS Employers and the GPC have confirmed and published the final guidance on the five clinical directed enhanced services (DESs) for GPs in England.

Nursing to become a graduate profession

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved plans to make nursing an all-graduate profession.
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