Vaccine update 227 special Issue March 2015
The latest from Public Health England
A special Issue 227due to the temporary suspension of the ordering of BCG Vaccine
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Safeguarding: Serious Case Reviews
Since 1st April 2008 Child Death Review (CDR) processes have been mandatory for Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) in...
Removal Of Patients from a Practice List
A good patient-doctor relationship, based on mutual respect and trust, is the cornerstone of good patient care. The removal of patients...
General Practice Nursing in the 21st Century
The report is based on an online survey completed by over 3400 General Practice Nurses (GPNs) during 2015. The report, 'General...
Paternity Leave & Pay
To qualify for paternity pay and leave you must be an 'employee'. A 'worker' does not qualify for leave but may qualify for...
SPQS Evaluation
South West Academic Health Science Network Evaluation of Somerset Practice Quality Scheme Introduction NHS England engaged with the...
Certification Road Traffic Accidents
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, the first doctor providing emergency treatment to the victim of a road traffic accident is generally...
Premises Review
Full Document Recognising “ongoing issues around” general practice premises, NHSE led the General Practice Premises Policy Review...
Improving quality in the English NHS: A strategy for action - The King's Fund Feb 2016
Original Document This is an interesting read and is notable for a number of things. One is that the authors are Chris Ham, Don Berwick...
Legionnaires Disease
Legionnaire's Disease is a potentially deadly disease caused by the legionella organism. The organisms can live in water systems used...
Department of Health Guidance: Response to the Supreme Court Judgment/ Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard
Original Document: Response to the Supreme Court Judgment/ Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards LMC Commentary December 2015 This...