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Ensure dental care professionals renew registration
Dentists are reminded to ensure their staff pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) on time as failure to do so will result in them being temporarily unable to carry out their duties, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Failure to renew registration could disrupt patient care
Healthcare professionals are reminded to ensure that they and their staff pay annual registration fees on time or risk being temporarily banned from practising, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Doctor volunteers will be protected during Games
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.
Get ready and let the Games begin
Medical and dental practices are urged to take steps now to avoid any potential staff issues during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Are doctors ticking the right boxes?
Doctors could face a potential negligence claim by simply ticking the wrong box on patient assessment forms, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Ensure prescribing patterns meet current guidance
Dentists should not feel pressurised into prescribing drugs outside of the recommended guidance – even when dealing with patients requiring emergency treatment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Four steps to minimise disruption this easter
Doctors should work together with patients and the out-of-hours service to ensure patient care is not affected this Easter.
Increase in advice calls on third-party requests
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in calls from members seeking advice on disclosing medical records to third parties.
Managing expectations of patients with dentures
Managing patient expectations is the key to successful treatment when dealing with dentures, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Agree levels of disclosure before emailing patients
Doctors must have consent and agree levels of disclosure before communicating electronically with patients, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.