Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
The first time dealing with the ‘trust vacuum’ in healthcare
The first time dealing with the ‘trust vacuum’ in healthcare

Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at ways to maximise trust in the patient–doctor relationship, during a period of general mistrust among society
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