AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNHS Pressure Point: The Royal College of Physicians says the NHS hit the 18-week referral-to-treatment target, cutting the waiting list by 312,000 over a year, but warns the overall list is still 7.1 million and workforce strain remains acute. Infection Control: A new piece on Candida auris urges rapid molecular testing to spot colonized patients early and stop outbreaks in healthcare settings as resistance limits treatment options. Clinical Caution: Leucovorin prescribing for children with autism surged after major media attention—researchers flag how quickly public statements can shift real-world prescribing before strong proof arrives. Workforce & Safety: Nigeria’s resident doctors warn of rising assaults on healthcare workers and demand tougher prosecution. Tech in Care: WellSky’s home-health AI scribe wins a MedTech Breakthrough award, aiming to reduce manual documentation during in-home visits. Legal Watch: In Luigi Mangione’s trial, a judge allowed some items from police searches but excluded evidence tied to the backpack search at the McDonald’s.
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