Good doctoring

The recent announcement that there is no limit to the number of attempts at the Medical Qualifying Examination raises fundamental questions about the quality of our doctors. Where in the world can someone be permitted unlimited attempts at any examination, let alone in medicine?

Ensuring everyone gets good doctors.

ONE of the basic principles taught to all medical students and doctors is Primum non cere – first, do no harm. It is a reminder that an intervention can lead to harm to the patient, however well-intentioned it may be.