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Archive for May 2012
Doctors and Industrial Action
From the BBC: A majority of doctors have voted in favour of taking industrial action over changes to their pensions. The British Medical Association balloted over 100,000 medics across the UK on the government’s plans which it claims are unfair. Just over 50,000 responded, with 79% of GPs, 84% of hospital consultants and 92% of … Continue reading
“Every little helps” for the NHS
From The Telegraph: A year ago the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee criticised the “fragmented system of procurement” saying it had produced “a great deal of waste”. Hospital trusts were being charged different amounts for the same product, “ordering in inefficient ways” and “failing to control the range of products which they purchase”. A … Continue reading
Don’t copy UCAS Personal Statements!
From the Press Association: In 2011, 8,458 university applicants were flagged up as having similarities in the personal statements, compared to 2,450 in 2010, according to figures obtained from admissions body Ucas by Radio 4′s You and Yours programme through a Freedom of Information request. In 2008, 3,098 applicants had their statements flagged. As part … Continue reading
Debt, Tuition Fees and Studying Medicine
From the BBC: The prospect of high student debt and increased pension contributions could discourage young people from entering medicine, [Tom Dolphin, of the British Medical Association] has warned. Areas to think about: Are you worried about the prospect of higher tuition fees? Has it discouraged you from applying to medicine? TUITION FEE FACTS (summary … Continue reading
Moving Things with your Mind
From Sky News: A paralysed woman has used mind control to move a robotic arm – and taken a sip from a drink. The 58-year-old woman – known only as “S3″ – suffered a severe stroke 15 years ago and is unable to move any of her limbs. But US scientists implanted electrodes in her … Continue reading
Living Longer, Living Healthier?
From The Telegraph: The study found that both men and women who retired in the later period in the least deprived areas could expect an average of another 12.6 years of disability free life expectancy – up six per cent on their counterparts in the previous period. But in the most deprived areas this was … Continue reading
Alcohol Pricing
From the BBC: The Scottish government has confirmed that it wants to set a minimum price for alcohol of 50p per unit. The figure – 5p higher than the one which had been proposed in the previous parliament – comes as a 40p price is planned for England and Wales. The Conservatives and the Liberal … Continue reading
Preventing Migraine
From The Guardian: Botox… is to become available on the NHS to thousands of people whose lives are blighted by chronic migraines after a rethink by the drugs rationing body. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) is to recommend the injections as a treatment to stop headaches from developing in adults who … Continue reading
CHANGE for 2012: UKCAT new SJT subtest; exam lengthened
The UKCAT exam in 2012 will now include a fifth subtest, Situational Judgement. UKCAT are piloting an additional assessment called a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). The SJT subtest is designed to assess your judgement regarding healthcare related scenarios. The aim of the pilot is to evaluate the appropriateness for future use and your input into … Continue reading
