The guidance used an economic model which NICE was given in confidence. More effort should have been made to make the model available for public scrutiny, Mr Justice Holman said.

The ruling has been welcomed by the National Osteoporosis Society. It said the decision would provide the opportunity to prove the economic model NICE used was flawed.

Servier Laboratories challenged NICE at judicial review because Read more »

The study found that half the GPs involved said they had been able to reduce prescribed medication and the same number that their patients needed less frequent referral to hospital.

Two-fifths of patients reported an improvement in symptoms, 81% said their general health had improved and 55% that they had been able to reduce their use of painkillers.

The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health was closely involved Read more »

Despite the fact that almost 100,000 patients die from medical mistakes each year, only 30 percent of those errors are ever disclosed to patients. Saying “I’m sorry” is morally and ethically proper. It re-establishes trust and empathy between doctor and patient, and makes it easier for everyone involved to learn from the incident. Hospitals that have instituted full disclosure programs have seen a decrease in the number of malpractice lawsuits Read more »

That’s a question this case in the UK is trying the answer.

As Dr. Crippen, the crusty blogger who notes the inanities of the UK medical system, notes, extra-martial affairs are commonplace.

But should a physician be censured, effectively ending his medical career, for having a dangerous liaison?

“If every man and women in Britain who had an extra-marital affair were to be prevented from working,” writes Dr. Crippen, Read more »

Ms Primarolo said: ‘I would urge patients to make an appointment with their GP this week to talk about applying for their exemption certificate.’

An Avon LMC statement reads: ‘While supporting the much-needed move to relieve the financial burden of charges from these patients, GPs have been given no information from Ms Primarolo’s department about how they should implement the planned change.

‘There Read more »

by Ada Denis

After having a baby, every woman goes through the dilemna of having that annoying flab in your stomach that is so hard to get rid of! Believe me, I have been there, so here are some ways to blast the fat away in your tummy area.

1. The first thing you can do is turn simple, everyday activities into workouts for yourself. The way you hold your baby, is a good one. Most people hold their little one on their side (which Read more »

The instruction comes in the wake of the body’s findings about the death of 17-month-old Baby P and the ‘systemic failings’ in Haringey.

Anna Walker, the Commission’s chief executive, said: ‘From a healthcare perspective, we were particularly concerned about the inadequacy of systems necessary to enable agencies to work together effectively on behalf of children.

‘It is critical to have Read more »