Doctors warned over top five flu failings
Doctors are urged to ensure they are fully prepared for flu season to avoid jeopardising patient safety, says the UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Dentists urged to take care when tweeting
Social media savvy dentists are urged to keep professional and personal relationships separate when using Twitter and Facebook, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Case of the month: Tummy tuck complication
...Mrs H claims Dr R failed to warn her of possible complications and offered no preoperative advice on smoking cessation...
Needle phobia - dental case study
...the patient said that "before she knew what was happening" the dentist was injecting her with a local anaesthetic...
Healthcare assistants and the flu vaccination
Ensure HCAs are not tasked to provide flu vaccinations under a Patient Group Direction.
HR Alert: Rule change on holiday sickness
A RECENT ruling by the European Court of Justice now means that employees who fall sick during a period of annual leave are entitled to take that leave at a later date.
HR Alert: Key changes to Compromise Agreement
PRACTICES should be aware of a number of employment law changes brought into force on July 29 of this year, including the Compromise Agreement being renamed the Settlement Agreement.
Third-party harassment law to be repealed
The government has announced the third-party harassment law is to be repealed, with effect from the start of October, 2013.
Case study: The complex world of holidays and sickness
BACKGROUND: The complex world of holidays and sickness is an ever increasing minefield. However, a recent case Sood Enterprises Ltd v Healy helped clarify one aspect of how holiday pay is affected by sick leave.
Fees introduced for Employment tribunal claims
ANY new employment tribunal claims issued after July 29 could now be subject to a fee. There are two types of fees payable: an issue fee (at the time of making the claim and submitting the ET1 form) and a hearing fee (in order to allow a tribunal hearing to be set).