Diagnostic errors

NHS will publish avoidable deaths data

The NHS is set to become the first healthcare system in the world to publish data on how many deaths might have been caused by problems in care.…

Drug dispensing errors among medical incidents seen in children in primary care

Improving dispensing procedures and redesigning NHS 111 triaging to be paediatric sensitive could help cut drug errors in primary care, say researchers…

Dry eye: pathology and treatment types

The underlying disease process in dry eye disease causes deterioration of the tear film, which leads to either mild or more serious forms of the condition. A variety of treatment types may offer symptomatic relief.…

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Identification of dry eye conditions in community pharmacy

How community pharmacists can identify patients with dry eye and how these conditions can be diagnosed.…

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MHRA investigates problems with cardiovascular risk calculator used in GP practices

An urgent investigation has been launched by the UK medicines safety regulator to discover how many patients have been given the wrong information about their risk of cardiovascular disease following a computer error with an assessment tool.…

How to recover from making a mistake at work

Making a mistake at work can leave anyone lacking confidence and unsure how to proceed. So how should pharmacists deal with errors and overcome the aftermath?…

How do you feel after you’ve made an error?

Healthcare professionals can feel traumatised when they make an error. Patsy Edwards describes research she conducted into the emotional impact of errors on practitioners and the support they subsequently received.…

Blood pressure devices giving inaccurate readings, study finds

Blood pressure devices designed for use at home can give inaccurate readings for as many as 15% of users.…