Destructive communication is a problem within the NHS; however previous research has
focused on bullying. Rude, dismissive and aggressive (RDA) communication between doctors …

Background There is great variation in the Accident and Emergency workload and location
of Urology services in UK hospitals. This study investigated the relationship of the initial …

International Medical Graduates represent a significant part of the UK medical workforce.
Often highly qualified in their home countries, they arrive in the NHS without the experience of …

Methods A standardised, blended, 1-day course to address the needs of doctors transitioning
to become a medical registrar was designed and delivered across four hospitals. A mixed …

Introduction Media interest in inter-juvenile violence in the UK has emphasised to clinicians
the lack of data on medical outcomes following injury. A study was undertaken to examine …

Introduction In April 2010, the government introduced a new Statement of Fitness to Work or
’Fit Note' for patients requiring time off of work or adaptations to their work due to illness. …

We read with great interest the article by Hinkle et al.(2017) titled “Twelve tips for just in time
teaching of communication skills for difficult conversations in the clinical setting”. As final …

Coaching is a concept which has been previously restricted to the sports and business worlds.
However, it could be harnessed to help reduce burnout and boost resilience, particularly …

… The authors thank Mr Simon Porsz, Mr Cedric Mascarenhas, Ms Pat Davis and Dr Tunji
Lasoye who supported data collection and all the doctors and ENPs who agreed to take part in …