Junior doctors have a tough job, but preparing them for when things go wrong can help
Starting a new job is never easy, never mind one that puts people's lives in your hands on a daily basis.
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If a croc bite doesn’t get you, infection will
Until recently we didn't know much about which antibiotic is best for people who have been attacked by a crocodile.
What hospital catering could learn from the prison system
Serving hot, fresh, nutritious food in hospitals should be considered part of the clinical care.
Midwives and the right of women to give birth the way they want to
Midwives should provide continuous support during labour and birth and they should respect women's choices when it is within safe practice to do so.
How caring for a child with complex health needs can be both isolating and extraordinary
Parents of children who have complex healthcare needs often find their role as a mother or father is overwhelmed by all the clinical tasks they have to undertake.
Five things junior doctors need to know before they hit the wards
Listen up junior doctors, here is your survival guide.
Degree-educated nurses linked to fewer patient deaths
Hospitals with more highly educated nurses report significantly fewer deaths following common surgery, according to a recent…
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