New faculty of dental trainers
A FACULTY to support dental trainers has been established by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Tool to reduce GP prescribing in respiratory tract infections
RESEARCHERS writing in The Lancet have developed a clinical tool to support GPs and their teams in appropriate antibiotic prescribing for young patients with respiratory tract infections.
Private services
A RANGE of private providers are now offering telephone or online consultation services to help GP practices deliver improvements in patient access. But what are the risks to both practices and doctors providing these services?
MDDUS launches new telephone numbers
MDDUS has unveiled new telephone contact numbers designed to make it even easier for members to get in touch.
Dental indemnity declaration
THE GDC has announced that 96 per cent of dental care professionals (DCPs) successfully renewed their registration this summer by paying their annual retention fee and making a declaration of adequate and appropriate indemnity.
New guidance on reducing alcohol risks
DRINKING any amount of alcohol will increase the risk of developing a range of cancers, according to new guidance from the UK’s chief medical officers.
Survey suggests dentists not taking sufficient breaks
A SURVEY of dentists found that less than 40 per cent take a lunchbreak and over 60 per cent take no small breaks at all.
MDDUS urges early reform to reduce cost pressure on indemnity rates
MDDUS has urged the government to work toward early implementation of measures to reduce legal costs in clinical negligence cases.
Sickly child
...Dr K examines Emma and finds she is afebrile but dehydrated (dry tongue) and lethargic. He also observes that she is wobbly and unsteady on her feet and displays neck stiffness...
MDDUS Student Facebook competition
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