Ideas about idealism
Ethicist Deborah Bowman asks is it possible to be idealistic and realistic?
GDC challenged to turn aspiration into action
MDDUS welcomes the GDC’s plans to improve the current complaints system and reform fitness to practise procedures for dentists facing investigation.
Telltale limp
...Dr N examines the child and notes a possible discrepancy in limb length with shortening on the left side. She also finds asymmetrical skin creases on the inside left thigh...
Fewer NHS staff witnessing mistakes
THE proportion of NHS staff in England who have recently witnessed mistakes or patient safety incidents is at its lowest level for four years, according to a new survey.
Whistleblowing incident prompts major GDC overhaul
SIGNIFICANT changes have been made to the leadership, processes and organisational culture at the General Dental Council following an investigation into their handling of a whistleblowing incident.
BMJ Awards shortlist revealed
THE nominees for the 2016 BMJ Awards have been announced.
Doctors reminded of duty to safeguard girls at risk of FGM
Medical defence organisation MDDUS is reminding doctors to be aware of the recently introduced mandatory duty to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under the age of 18.
New FGM learning resources
A RANGE of new resources to help healthcare professionals understand the needs of FGM survivors are being launched online as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the issue.
Brush time for UK children
A NEW programme to teach proper tooth brushing technique to nursery and school children has been launched by the British Dental Health Foundation.
Drop in public satisfaction with the NHS
SATISFACTION with the NHS across the UK fell by five per cent in 2015 compared to the previous year, according data published by the King’s Fund.