Risk: Electronic messaging and GDPR
Risk adviser Alan Frame offers advice on text messaging patients
Furlough scheme extended to October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be extended until the end of October 2020.
HRT error
Medical case study
Call log
These cases are based on actual calls made to MDDUS advisers and are published here to highlight common challenges within dental practice. Details have been changed to maintain confidentiality.
MDDUS addresses fears of a spike in prosecutions following COVID-19
MDDUS is calling on the UK’s Law Officers to direct courts to take the unique circumstances of the pandemic into account during any related criminal claim raised against doctors or dentists.
MDDUS issues Notice of Special General Meeting
The MDDUS Board has agreed to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Friday 19 June 2020 at 9.45am. The purpose is to consider a special resolution to amend the Articles of Association of MDDUS in regard to the reappointment of directors.
Dental practices to reopen from June 8
DENTAL practices in England can reopen from June 8 provided they put in place appropriate safety measures.
Failed crown
...The post-operative radiograph in this case shows that the crown margin finished on composite core material rather than sound tooth and with an obvious gap....
Dealing with the press
WALL-to-wall coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has put health professionals squarely in the media spotlight – and it may seem helpful and straightforward enough to engage with the press but MDDUS urges caution
Poor health literacy increases mortality risk in heart patients
PATIENTS with heart failure who have poor health literacy face an increased risk of hospitalisation and death.