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One in eight prescriptions contained errors, the researchers found
1 in 8 child prescriptions contain errors

By Ian Dunt One in eight prescriptions given to children contain errors, a startling new report has found. The report, published in the British Medical Journal, showed mistakes being made in a high number of drug treatments given to children in hospital, both in prescription and administering the medicine. Pharmacists reviewed almost 3,000 prescriptions intended… Read more »

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Nadia Eweida was suspended after she refused to take off her cross.
Crucifix employee goes to court

By Ian Dunt The woman banned from wearing a small crucifix while working for British Airways takes her case to the court of appeal today. Nadia Eweida, a check-in worker, was suspended in October 2006 for refusing to remove a small cross around her neck. BA later changed their uniform policy to allow religious symbols… Read more »