Laptop and mobile ban lifted in new MHRA guidelines
The Medicines and Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidelines about the use of wireless communication and electronics in hospitals and clinics, saying that they ought to be seen as managed risks, rather than banned outright. A ban on mobile phones, laptop computers, handheld gaming devices, 2.5G and 3G is now “not required, and impossible […]
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UN calls for action on internet drugs
The UN agency responsible for controlling international narcotics has called on Governments to do more to crack down on the illicit trade in controlled drugs over the internet. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) reports that there is an increase in cyber trafficking of pharmaceutical products containing internationally controlled substances. Its annual report says internet […]
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MDU warns doctors of picture messaging dangers
The Medical Defence Union has advised doctors to think twice before using picture mobile phones to take and send digital pictures to assist in the diagnosis and management of a patient’s condition. The MDU’s advice follows a warning by the medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) to doctors on the risks of using picture […]
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New report sets out need for e-prescribing
A new report from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer on the causes of medicines safety has spelt out the critical role that electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) systems can play in reducing medication errors. ‘Building a Safer NHS for Patients: Improving Medication Safety’ describes standards of prescribing in the NHS as high. However, it stresses mistakes can arise […]
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