Doctors Face Crackdown on Misleading Social Media Posts Under New GMC Guidelines
New GMC guidelines could lead to regulatory action for doctors sharing misleading info on social media, updating Good Medical Practice for first time since 2013.
Category : GPs
Pioneering GP who performed 20,000 surgeries dies
Dr John Stuart Brown, a pioneering GP who performed over 20,000 minor surgeries and lobbied Margaret Thatcher, has died.
Widower Shares Wife's Tragic Post-Pregnancy Blindness and Death
Michael Gavin recounts his wife Christina's devastating health decline after a stillbirth, leading to blindness, amputations, and kidney failure, calling her last six months 'hell.'
GP Jailed for 31 Years in Covid Nurse Poison Plot
GP Thomas Kwan jailed for 31 years for poisoning mother's partner while disguised as a nurse giving a fake Covid jab.
Waking Up in a Morgue: More Common Than You Think
A 91-year-old woman woke up in a morgue after 11 hours, highlighting rare but real cases of misdiagnosed death.
Miracle Twins Born 17 Weeks Early Home After 8 Months
Twins Orla and Frankie, born 17 weeks early weighing less than 3lbs combined, defied odds and returned home after nearly eight months in hospital.
Glucosamine Supplements: Price No Guarantee of Quality, BBC Test Finds
BBC investigation finds some glucosamine supplements contain less than 75% of claimed ingredient; price no guarantee of quality. Placebo effect shown to be powerful.
Women with Brain Tumours Dismissed as Attention-Seekers, Charity Warns
Brain Tumour Charity reports women with brain tumours face delayed diagnosis due to symptoms being dismissed as anxiety or tiredness.
Mum, 55, Dies Weeks After Turkey Cosmetic Surgery
Janet Savage, 54, died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. Experts warn cheap clinics take unsafe short cuts, as prices are up to £6,000 cheaper than UK.
George Clarke Reveals He Needed Emergency Physio Before Strictly Performance
Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke reveals he needed four physio sessions and acupuncture after suffering a pinched nerve in his back during training.
Disabled Rights Group Protests Job Coaches in GP Surgeries
Disabled activists protest a scheme embedding job coaches in GP surgeries, citing confidentiality risks and pressure on vulnerable patients.
GP Blamed Headaches on Pill; It Was a Brain Tumour
Scots man with terminal brain tumour says GP dismissed his symptoms as migraines five times before diagnosis.
Fake Florida Nurse Arrested for Treating Thousands
Florida woman arrested for posing as a nurse and treating thousands of patients without a licence.
Doctor Warns of Fake Weight-Loss Jabs as One in 10 Britons Would Buy Online
Doctors warn against fake weight-loss jabs as survey shows one in 10 Britons would buy them on social media, risking serious health damage.
North London GP suspended for sending Islamophobic messages to colleague
Islington GP Cinderella Nonoo-Cohen suspended for four months after sending Islamophobic WhatsApp messages to a Muslim colleague.
GP Warns 'Fit to Do' Letters May Be Over After Skydive Injury Case
NHS GP Dr Tim Mercer says 'fit to do' letters may end after a student broke her neck on a skydive and is suing for £15 million.
Sellers of Fake Botox Face Jail as MHRA Cracks Down on Dangerous Products
MHRA warns sellers of fake Botox face up to two years in prison after 41 botulism cases in England linked to unlicensed products.
The Heartbreaking Loneliness Of Being A Motherless Mum
A personal account of the loneliness of being a motherless mother, highlighting new research showing one in three new UK mums have lost their own mother.
One in Ten Glasses Wearers Injured by Frames, Study Reveals
Study finds one in ten glasses wearers injured by frames, with experts urging proper fitting and maintenance.
Record 134,500 Complaints About GPs as NHS Care Faces Scrutiny
Rising patient numbers and GP shortages threaten to overwhelm NHS, with record complaints and unmet need.
Sydney Surgeon Banned After Unnecessary Elderly Patient Surgeries
Sydney surgeon Dr William Mooney banned for misconduct after two patient deaths and a relationship with a patient.
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Família’s final tower as 144-year construction nears end
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Família’s final tower, completing the basilica’s height after 144 years. Thousands attend ceremony amid debate over Gaudí’s original plans.
NHS to Issue New Guidelines for GPs on Prescribing Painkillers
NHS to issue new guidelines for GPs on prescribing addictive painkillers amid rising dependence and opioid-related deaths.
Vet: dog paw licking and biting not normal, signals health issues
Vet Dr Amir Anwary explains that dogs licking and biting paws often indicates allergies, parasites, arthritis, or anxiety, urging owners to seek veterinary care.
Best Anti-Ageing Creams for Men: Dermatologist-Approved Picks
Discover the best anti-ageing creams for men, tested and reviewed. From Nivea to Shiseido, find effective products to slow wrinkles and age spots.
Doctors Urge £10 Fines for Missed GP Appointments Amid Rising No-Shows
Doctors propose fining patients £10 for missed GP appointments as NHS data shows 4.5 million no-shows costing £175 million in 2022.
GP Appointment Overhaul Begins Today: What Patients Need to Know
GP appointment booking changes start today, ending the 8am scramble. BMA warns of 'tsunami of requests' and threatens industrial action.
GP banned for sexual exams worked in Bootle for years
Dr Matthew Jones, a GP who worked in Bootle for over three years, has been struck off for sexually motivated examinations of two women in Scotland.
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw shares blood infection cancer update
Tracy Shaw, known for playing Maxine Peacock on Coronation Street, has shared a health update revealing she has an infection in her blood amid her breast cancer battle.
Celery Hack Extends Bread Shelf Life By A Week
Discover how placing a celery stick in your bread bag can extend its shelf life by up to a week, reducing food waste.
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