Anaphylaxis outcomes after pre-hospital treatment

Current recommendations regarding anaphylaxis management include the use of adrenaline (epinephrine), H1-antihistamines and corticosteroids. While rapid adrenaline is widely used, previous studies are inconclusive concerning the use of antihistamines and...

The complaints department

Health regulatory authorities have a duty to administer processes that govern disciplinary measures and complaints brought against healthcare professionals. The issues considered by these bodies can be varied in nature, but have relevance to the safety and quality of...

Goodness me – is that the time?

A cross-sectional study recently conducted in the US has investigated whether the timing of primary care appointments is associated with aspects of physician’s decision-making regarding opioid prescribing for pain. Time pressure later in the day and/or...

Alleged mismanagement of stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency and acute management is complex and time-sensitive. Recent research strongly confirms the benefit of thrombectomy. Researchers have interrogated large legal databases in the USA, searching for jury verdicts and settlements in cases...