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Patients are discovering they have serious chronic conditions via the NHS app without appropriate clinical support, according to a charity report #nhs #doctors #nhsapp
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Patients learn about serious diagnoses via NHS app instead of their doctor
Patients are discovering they have serious chronic conditions via the NHS app without appropriate clinical support, according to a charity report.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Patients are discovering they have serious chronic conditions via the NHS app without appropriate clinical support, according to a charity report #nhs #doctors #nhsapp
www.doctors.net.uk/news/patients-learn-about-serious-diagnoses-via-nhs-app-instead-of-their-doctor
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A doctor has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults carried out against 38 victims who were patients in his care #doctor #nhs
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Doctor charged with multiple sex offences against patients
A doctor has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults carried out against 38 victims who were patients in his care.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A doctor has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults carried out against 38 victims who were patients in his care #doctor #nhs
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A trial for a prostate cancer treatment using robotics, AI and real-time imaging has launched in the UK #doctors #nhs #prostatecancer
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Groundbreaking robotic prostate cancer treatment trial launches in UK
A trial for a prostate cancer treatment using robotics, AI and real-time imaging has launched in the UK.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
A trial for a prostate cancer treatment using robotics, AI and real-time imaging has launched in the UK #doctors #nhs #prostatecancer
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An NHS doctor who resigned after being told he could only work "ad hoc" bank shifts after a period of sick has been awarded just over £85,000 in compensation following an employment tribunal ruling #nhs #doctor
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NHS doctor awarded £85,000 after unfair dismissal ruling
An NHS doctor who resigned after being told he could only work "ad hoc" bank shifts after a period of sick has been awarded just over £85,000 in compensation following an employment tribunal ruling.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
An NHS doctor who resigned after being told he could only work "ad hoc" bank shifts after a period of sick has been awarded just over £85,000 in compensation following an employment tribunal ruling #nhs #doctor
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www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-doctor-awarded-gbp85-000-after-unfair-dismissal-ruling
A hospital was found to have committed serious failures in communicating a terminal diagnosis to patient William Chapman #nhs #doctors
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Hospital failed to tell patient he was terminally ill, ombudsman finds
A hospital was found to have committed serious failures in communicating a terminal diagnosis to a patient.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A hospital was found to have committed serious failures in communicating a terminal diagnosis to patient William Chapman #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/hospital-failed-to-tell-patient-he-was-terminally-ill-ombudsman-finds
www.doctors.net.uk/news/hospital-failed-to-tell-patient-he-was-terminally-ill-ombudsman-finds
Professor Sir Chris Whitty urged clinicians to adopt a lower threshold for antibiotic prescribing in this population compared with younger adults #NHS #doctors #antibiotics www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctors-must-prescribe-antibiotics-more-readily-to-older-patients-says-sir-chris-whitty
Doctors must prescribe antibiotics more readily to older patients, says Sir Chris Whitty
England's Chief Medical Officer has called for fundamental changes in how the medical profession approaches infections in older adults, warning that current approaches remains "hit and miss" despite…
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December 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Professor Sir Chris Whitty urged clinicians to adopt a lower threshold for antibiotic prescribing in this population compared with younger adults #NHS #doctors #antibiotics www.doctors.net.uk/news/doctors-must-prescribe-antibiotics-more-readily-to-older-patients-says-sir-chris-whitty
Screening pregnant women for risk of pre-eclampsia at about 36 weeks and offering an induction to those at highest risk can significantly cut cases #nhs #pregnancy
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Early induction in high-risk women cuts pre-eclampsia by nearly a third, finds trial
Screening pregnant women for risk of pre-eclampsia at about 36 weeks' gestation, and offering an induction to those at highest risk, can significantly cut cases, a large UK trial found.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Screening pregnant women for risk of pre-eclampsia at about 36 weeks and offering an induction to those at highest risk can significantly cut cases #nhs #pregnancy
www.doctors.net.uk/news/early-induction-in-high-risk-women-cuts-pre-eclampsia-by-nearly-a-third-finds-trial
www.doctors.net.uk/news/early-induction-in-high-risk-women-cuts-pre-eclampsia-by-nearly-a-third-finds-trial
Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab, which has been rejected for NHS use, can slow disease progression by eight years, researchers claim #nhs #doctors #Alzheimers
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Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use ‘slows disease’ by eight years
The Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab, which has been rejected for NHS use, can slow disease progression by eight years, researchers claim.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab, which has been rejected for NHS use, can slow disease progression by eight years, researchers claim #nhs #doctors #Alzheimers
www.doctors.net.uk/news/alzheimer-s-drug-rejected-for-nhs-use-slows-disease-by-eight-years
www.doctors.net.uk/news/alzheimer-s-drug-rejected-for-nhs-use-slows-disease-by-eight-years
Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism and ADHD diagnoses as the government seeks to tackle the growing welfare bill www.doctors.net.uk/news/review-to-examine-if-normal-feelings-are-over-pathologised-amid-rise-in-autism-and-adhd-diagnoses
Review to examine if normal feelings are "over-pathologised" amid rise in autism and ADHD diagnoses
Health secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism and ADHD diagnoses as the Government seeks to tackle the growing welfare bill and…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review into the sharp rise in mental health, autism and ADHD diagnoses as the government seeks to tackle the growing welfare bill www.doctors.net.uk/news/review-to-examine-if-normal-feelings-are-over-pathologised-amid-rise-in-autism-and-adhd-diagnoses
A&Es are “under siege from hiccups and ingrowing toenails”, said health officials #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/hiccups-and-ingrowing-toenails-over-200-000-avoidable-a-and-e-attendances-last-winter
Hiccups and ingrowing toenails: Over 200,000 'avoidable' A&E attendances last winter
Accident and emergency units in England treated more than 200,000 people last year who could have been dealt with elsewhere, health officials have said.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A&Es are “under siege from hiccups and ingrowing toenails”, said health officials #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/hiccups-and-ingrowing-toenails-over-200-000-avoidable-a-and-e-attendances-last-winter
Scientists have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating high-grade serous carcinoma, the most common type of ovarian cancer #nhs #doctors #ovariancancer www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-hope-for-treatment-resistant-ovarian-cancer
New hope for treatment-resistant ovarian cancer
Scientists have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating high-grade serous carcinoma, the most common type of ovarian cancer.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Scientists have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating high-grade serous carcinoma, the most common type of ovarian cancer #nhs #doctors #ovariancancer www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-hope-for-treatment-resistant-ovarian-cancer
Wes Streeting insists no NHS services will be cut to fund a pharma deal with the US, despite a independent body forecasting it could reach £3 billion plus #nhs #doctors
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Streeting disputes £3bn pharma deal cost, insists no NHS cuts needed
The health secretary has insisted no NHS services will be cut to fund a pharmaceutical deal with the US, despite a independent forecaster estimating the cost could reach in excess of £3 billion.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wes Streeting insists no NHS services will be cut to fund a pharma deal with the US, despite a independent body forecasting it could reach £3 billion plus #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/streeting-disputes-gbp3bn-pharma-deal-cost-insists-no-nhs-cuts-needed
www.doctors.net.uk/news/streeting-disputes-gbp3bn-pharma-deal-cost-insists-no-nhs-cuts-needed
Electronic patient record systems used in the NHS are associated with “persistent” patient safety risks despite a raft of reports and national recommendations, a watchdog has found #nhs #doctors
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NHS electronic patient records linked to ‘persistent’ safety risks, watchdog warns
Electronic patient record systems used in the NHS are associated with “persistent” patient safety risks despite a raft of reports and national recommendations, a watchdog has found.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Electronic patient record systems used in the NHS are associated with “persistent” patient safety risks despite a raft of reports and national recommendations, a watchdog has found #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-electronic-patient-records-linked-to-persistent-safety-risks-watchdog-warns
www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-electronic-patient-records-linked-to-persistent-safety-risks-watchdog-warns
A fast-track AI tool now rolled out to more than 70 hospitals has been shown to increase the number of stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-ai-tool-doubles-life-saving-thrombectomy-rates-for-stroke-patients
NHS AI tool doubles life-saving thrombectomy rates for stroke patients
A fast-track AI tool now rolled out to more than 70 hospitals has been shown to increase the number of stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A fast-track AI tool now rolled out to more than 70 hospitals has been shown to increase the number of stroke patients undergoing thrombectomy www.doctors.net.uk/news/nhs-ai-tool-doubles-life-saving-thrombectomy-rates-for-stroke-patients
A new nasal spray vaccine being developed for whooping cough could offer better protection and stop the virus spreading by targeting bacteria in the nose, scientists say #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-whooping-cough-vaccine-could-stop-virus-spreading-research-finds
Coroner warns of 'unclear responsibility' in overnight hospital care after patient death
A patient's death has prompted a coroner to warn that confusion amongst doctors over overnight support protocols in Greater Manchester's stroke network could risk lives.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A new nasal spray vaccine being developed for whooping cough could offer better protection and stop the virus spreading by targeting bacteria in the nose, scientists say #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/new-whooping-cough-vaccine-could-stop-virus-spreading-research-finds
A patient's death has prompted a coroner to warn that confusion amongst doctors over overnight support protocols in Greater Manchester's stroke network could risk lives #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/coroner-warns-of-unclear-responsibility-in-overnight-hospital-care-after-patient-death
Coroner warns of 'unclear responsibility' in overnight hospital care after patient death
A patient's death has prompted a coroner to warn that confusion amongst doctors over overnight support protocols in Greater Manchester's stroke network could risk lives.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A patient's death has prompted a coroner to warn that confusion amongst doctors over overnight support protocols in Greater Manchester's stroke network could risk lives #nhs #doctors www.doctors.net.uk/news/coroner-warns-of-unclear-responsibility-in-overnight-hospital-care-after-patient-death
The health secretary has pledged to end corridor care in hospitals in England by the next general election, “if not sooner” #nhs #doctors #wesstreeting
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Streeting vows to end corridor care by 2029, ‘if not sooner’
The health secretary has pledged to end corridor care in hospitals in England by the next general election, “if not sooner”.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The health secretary has pledged to end corridor care in hospitals in England by the next general election, “if not sooner” #nhs #doctors #wesstreeting
www.doctors.net.uk/news/streeting-vows-to-end-corridor-care-by-2029-if-not-sooner
www.doctors.net.uk/news/streeting-vows-to-end-corridor-care-by-2029-if-not-sooner
Providing hospital-level care in rural homes provides no greater cost and there are benefits for patients, a study finds #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/home-hospital-care-feasible-for-rural-patients-at-no-greater-cost-study-finds
www.doctors.net.uk/news/home-hospital-care-feasible-for-rural-patients-at-no-greater-cost-study-finds
Home hospital care feasible for rural patients at no greater cost, study finds
Providing hospital-level care in rural homes provides no greater cost and there are benefits for patients, a study has found.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Providing hospital-level care in rural homes provides no greater cost and there are benefits for patients, a study finds #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/home-hospital-care-feasible-for-rural-patients-at-no-greater-cost-study-finds
www.doctors.net.uk/news/home-hospital-care-feasible-for-rural-patients-at-no-greater-cost-study-finds
A slightly higher proportion of people are now contacting their GP surgery online than on the phone, according to data partly collected after controversial online access changes where made #nhs #GP
www.doctors.net.uk/news/more-people-contact-their-gp-surgery-online-than-on-the-phone-data-reveals
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More people contact their GP surgery online than on the phone, data reveals
A slightly higher proportion of people are now contacting their GP surgery online than on the phone, according to data partly collected after controversial online access changes where made.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A slightly higher proportion of people are now contacting their GP surgery online than on the phone, according to data partly collected after controversial online access changes where made #nhs #GP
www.doctors.net.uk/news/more-people-contact-their-gp-surgery-online-than-on-the-phone-data-reveals
www.doctors.net.uk/news/more-people-contact-their-gp-surgery-online-than-on-the-phone-data-reveals
Health experts have questioned how the NHS is going to afford a £3bn a year medicine price hike after the US-UK drug pricing deal #nhs #doctors
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£3bn NHS drug bill rise will mean less money for doctors, warns expert
Health experts have questioned how the NHS is going to afford increased medicine prices estimated to cost an extra £3 billion a year after the US-UK drug pricing deal – with one urging it will mean…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Health experts have questioned how the NHS is going to afford a £3bn a year medicine price hike after the US-UK drug pricing deal #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/gbp3bn-nhs-drug-bill-rise-will-mean-less-money-for-doctors-warns-expert
www.doctors.net.uk/news/gbp3bn-nhs-drug-bill-rise-will-mean-less-money-for-doctors-warns-expert
Clinicians have been asked to review patient records after at least one patient died and NHS England found potentially fatal errors in how a medicines allergy is documented #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/patient-death-from-penicillin-allergy-error-triggers-records-review
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Patient death from penicillin allergy error triggers records review
Clinicians have been asked to review patient records after NHS England found potentially fatal errors in how a medicines allergy is documented.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Clinicians have been asked to review patient records after at least one patient died and NHS England found potentially fatal errors in how a medicines allergy is documented #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/patient-death-from-penicillin-allergy-error-triggers-records-review
www.doctors.net.uk/news/patient-death-from-penicillin-allergy-error-triggers-records-review
A blood test measuring a protein in blood can accurately identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's years earlier #alzheimers #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/blood-test-shows-87-reliability-in-detecting-alzheimer-s-related-brain-changes-years-earlier
www.doctors.net.uk/news/blood-test-shows-87-reliability-in-detecting-alzheimer-s-related-brain-changes-years-earlier
Blood test shows 87% reliability in detecting Alzheimer's-related brain changes years earlier
A blood test measuring a protein in blood can accurately identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease long before they experience any memory or thinking problems.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A blood test measuring a protein in blood can accurately identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's years earlier #alzheimers #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/blood-test-shows-87-reliability-in-detecting-alzheimer-s-related-brain-changes-years-earlier
www.doctors.net.uk/news/blood-test-shows-87-reliability-in-detecting-alzheimer-s-related-brain-changes-years-earlier
MPs have called on the government to continue funding 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres to support people before they reach crisis point #mentalhealth #nhs #doctors
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MPs call on government to fund 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres
MPs have called on the government to continue funding 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres to support people before they reach crisis point.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
MPs have called on the government to continue funding 24/7 neighbourhood mental health centres to support people before they reach crisis point #mentalhealth #nhs #doctors
www.doctors.net.uk/news/mps-call-on-government-to-fund-24-7-neighbourhood-mental-health-centres
www.doctors.net.uk/news/mps-call-on-government-to-fund-24-7-neighbourhood-mental-health-centres
The GMC has warned some overseas regulators do not routinely share information about doctors who are unfit to practise
www.doctors.net.uk/news/post-brexit-gmc-wants-better-eu-data-to-stop-doctors-banned-abroad-working-in-the-uk
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Post Brexit GMC wants better EU data to stop doctors banned abroad working in the UK
The General Medical Council has warned some overseas regulators do not routinely share robust information about doctors who are unfit to practise – a problem significantly worse after Brexit –…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The GMC has warned some overseas regulators do not routinely share information about doctors who are unfit to practise
www.doctors.net.uk/news/post-brexit-gmc-wants-better-eu-data-to-stop-doctors-banned-abroad-working-in-the-uk
www.doctors.net.uk/news/post-brexit-gmc-wants-better-eu-data-to-stop-doctors-banned-abroad-working-in-the-uk
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, may provide fast-acting relief for depression, including in people who do not respond to standard antidepressants, a study has found #doctors #nhs #depression
www.doctors.net.uk/news/nitrous-oxide-could-offer-rapid-relief-from-severe-depression
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Gas could offer rapid relief from severe depression
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, may provide fast-acting relief for depression, including in people who do not respond to standard antidepressants, a study has found.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, may provide fast-acting relief for depression, including in people who do not respond to standard antidepressants, a study has found #doctors #nhs #depression
www.doctors.net.uk/news/nitrous-oxide-could-offer-rapid-relief-from-severe-depression
www.doctors.net.uk/news/nitrous-oxide-could-offer-rapid-relief-from-severe-depression