HR Alert: Government challenge change on criminal records checks
SOME prospective employees in England and Wales may not have to disclose their criminal records following a landmark court ruling.
Unpaid parental leave increases while fit-note guidance is revised
RULES extending the right to unpaid parental leave came into force this month.
Progress in plans to extend shared parental leave
THE Children and Families Bill has moved a step closer to reality after MPs passed the legislation at second reading last month.
Communication failures lead to patient complaints
Doctors are urged to ensure patient safety is not compromised through instructions being misunderstood or misinterpreted, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
It goes without saying
MANY doctors rely on implied consent in their day-to-day practice, but be aware of its limitations.
Chaperone essential
...the patient alleged that Dr R had performed the rectal examination without her consent, and without the use of a chaperone...
A firm rebuttal - dental case study
...the patient suffers blood poisoning and blames it on the dental treatment...
Dentists beware of prescription form theft and fraud
Dental practices are urged to have protocols in place to minimise the risk of fraud as a result of prescription forms being stolen.
Doctors should seek guidance before whistleblowing
Doctors who have concerns about colleagues over patient safety issues should act swiftly and seek advice.
MDDUS appoints former Lord Advocate to board
The Board of MDDUS has agreed to appoint Dame Elish Angiolini QC as a non-executive director with a view to her taking up her appointment in the Spring.