Learning lessons from the nhs... 1 Aug 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
The RCVS and OFSTED: taking the PSS? 1 Aug 2015 GARETH CROSS thinks the RCVS might be overreaching in considering how to make the practice standards scheme more like the schools scheme, and he urges more study and a realistic approach...
A professional approach to palliative care 1 Jul 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
Insurer wants policyholders to use ‘preferred’ referral practices... 1 Jul 2015 GARETH CROSS has been in touch with both the Royal College and the insurance underwriter which wants to influence practice choice – and reminds us of the forecast he made back in 2006…
Can we demand better ways of doing things? 1 Jul 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Time for a less cut-and-dried approach? 1 Jul 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS describes how after two years of study into research methods in teaching and learning, he is finding that a ‘positivist’ approach to everything can be fraught with problems
The value of networking at congresses 1 Jun 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS was reminded, during a break from sessions at the BSAVA congress, that vaccinations can have a beneficial effect against many other pathogens in addition to the target organism
Medicines: is it time to start choosing more wisely? 1 Jun 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
Who knows what may lie ahead? 1 Jun 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Framework for career progression… 1 Jun 2015 GARETH CROSS continues his series on the different types of practice operating in the country by handing over this month’s column to a group which claims to be the ‘UK’s fastest growing’
It really could happen to you… 1 May 2015 GARETH CROSS has been contemplating probabilities and the likelihood of things occurring – in particular going wrong – in the normal course of events, with sometimes dreadful consequences
What are the rules of engagement that matter most? 1 May 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Value of recording events for posterity 1 May 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS is impressed by those who keep diaries as he reminds us of the extraordinary pioneering work in herpetopathology of Dr Edward Elkan who was born 120 years ago
If only legislation could solve the welfare problems... 1 May 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
The importance of friendship… 1 Apr 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS continues his series with a discussion on the value of friendship, noting while online interaction can be valuable it’s important to supplement this with plenty of face-to-face conta…
Keeping vets employed and motivated… 1 Apr 2015 GARETH CROSS checks on who does out-ofhours work these days before continuing his theme of employment and learning about one expanding group’s hub-andspoke system of operation
For practices the future will certainly be different 1 Apr 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around
Time to recognise the excellent qualities of our nursing staff 1 Mar 2015 THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around
The value of checklists in ensuring that basics are followed… 1 Mar 2015 PERISCOPE continues the series of reflections on issues of current concern
A teaching opportunity to jump at… 1 Mar 2015 Dr DAVID WILLIAMS has been to Sudan to help with training in ophthalmology and is captivated by the place and its livestock such as camels and cattle – but could have done without the rats
