minor ailments
The Minor Ailment conundrum – how Emergency departments are becoming the first line of defence
Health care professionals need to educate consumers about self-management and prevention, writes Angel Gonzalez There is growing concern amongst health care professionals that the level of strain being placed on …
More minor ailments work, no extra money
A new British scheme aims to better utilise community pharmacists in minor ailments won’t attract any funding for pharmacists. The scheme, which is to launch in pilot areas around England …
Pharmacy jabs a ‘slippery slope,’ says GP
A prominent doctor has attacked pharmacist vaccinations and the “slippery slope” of health services in community pharmacy He says that the health sector needs to examine adverse effects on the …
Suspended pharmacist blames Boots pressure
A former Boots branch manager in Glasgow has been suspended by Britain’s General Pharmaceutical Council over falsely registering patients for Scotland’s minor ailments service. Asif Alam blamed target pressures for …