Pain management - Pain in the elderly Treating pain in the elderly patient poses a particular challenge. Dr Deane Halfpenny explains how success can be achieved.

RCGP should use CSA test videos to rule out discrimination, says BMA The RCGP should film GP trainee assessments to ensure they do not discriminate against international medical graduates (IMGs), the BMA has said.

DH invests £1m in doctors' training The DH is investing £1m in piloting schemes designed to provide better education and training for junior doctors.

Exclusive: GP trainee threat if DH axes £12,000 supplements GP trainee numbers could fall if the DH axes £12,000 supplements that currently bring their pay in line with hospital colleagues, the GPC GP trainee subcommittee chairman has warned.

Training practice workload could be cut by changes to GP trainee contract Paperwork and bureaucracy for training practices could be reduced by government proposals for a 'lead employer' for trainees, the GPC has said.

Book review: Diagnosis and risk management in primary care; words that count, numbers that speak This is a gem of a book, writes Dr Linda Miller.