Digital phonelines a positive step says RCGP
DIGITAL phonelines are a positive step but there is “dire need” of more GPs, says the RCGP in response to the Government announcement that more than a thousand GP practices in England have signed up for digital upgrades.
Ethics: How should a person be?
PROFESSOR Deborah Bowman reflects on how practice makes perfect, even in ethics.
Case file: Bony infection
...It is alleged that the delayed referral resulted in Ms T having to undergo two debridement procedures...
Case file: Right tooth, wrong patient
...the nurse called the next patient and only then did Dr G realise she had consulted the wrong referral letter and therefore extracted the wrong tooth...
Advice: Keeping up with CPD
Dental practice adviser Bryony Coyle offers tips for making the most of your professional development.
Case file: Over-diagnosis allegation
...the patient accuses Dr H of "over-diagnosing" gum disease for financial gain...
Practice management: Probationary periods
Find out what you need to know when trialling new employees.
Is it safe to apologise?
MDDUS advisers are often asked whether an apology to a patient amounts to an admission of guilt that can be used against you.
MDDUS: “Tired. Concerned. Trying not to lose hope.” A report from the NHS frontline
MDDUS members shared their experience of working for the health service as part of our review of 2022.
Call log
A range of common - and not so common - queries from dental care professionals.