MDDUS reaffirms unique benefits of dental indemnity - and warns of dangers of other models
Following on from the MDDUS sponsored BDA Scottish Scientific Conference in Glasgow, MDDUS is writing to all its Scottish members to set out the benefits of its unique product, service and experience and to explain the risks that those considering moving to commercial insurance may face.
New service to help stressed GPs
GPs suffering from stress and burnout will be able to access a nationally-specified occupational health service in England from 2016.
Full patient record access by 2016
PATIENTS should be able to access their full GP medical records online by 2016, the health secretary has announced.
Summons Summer 2015 puzzle solution
Solution to Summons Summer 2015 crossword puzzle
Diabetes in England accounts for tenth of prescribing bill
DIABETES treatment now accounts for a tenth of the annual primary care prescribing bill in England, according to new figures released by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).
Fall in number of patients seen by NHS dentists
THE number of patients seen by an NHS dentist in England has dropped, while courses of treatment delivered has also fallen.
Erroneous extraction
...the dentist had removed LL7 in error, mistaking the tooth for LL6...
High dental satisfaction, NHS test shows
DENTAL practices received 97 per cent positive ratings from patients, according to their first batch of Friends and Family Test (FFT) results.
Aspiring to “right-touch” regulation
GMC Chair of Council Professor Terence Stephenson discusses some of the issues facing the regulator in this crucial era for UK healthcare