Online GMC resource on dementia and mental health
DEMENTIA and mental health are the subjects of an online resource being promoted by the GMC.
Practices urged to update sickness policies to reflect new scheme
UK-wide medical and dental defence organisation MDDUS is advising practices to update their sickness absence policies to reflect the new Fit for Work scheme currently being rolled out across the country.
Dentists urged to prepare for Friends and Family Test
DENTISTS in England have been reminded that from 1 April 2015 they will be required to implement the NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT).
New powers to compulsory audit data protection in the NHS
A CHANGE in the law has given the Information Commissioner new powers to compulsorily audit GP surgeries and other public healthcare organisations to access how they handle personal patient information.
'Risk factor' video on sports medicine
THE latest MDDUS "Risk Factor" video addresses the topic of sports medicine.
New powers of inspection for the ICO
Doctors are reminded to ensure they protect patient data as GP practices face compulsory data protection audits, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Time for practices to face the music
Doctors and dentists playing music in their practice must have relevant licences, or risk legal proceedings.
Are you appropriately indemnified?
THE GMC recently consulted on proposed changes giving it the power to check that doctors have appropriate indemnity or insurance cover. Now might be a good time to review your MDDUS membership to ensure it reflects your current practice.
Operative risk
...Later that evening the patient undergoes an emergency laparotomy. Free fluid and fibrous exudate are found in the peritoneal cavity caused by leakage from the bowel...
Deadline extended for BMJ Awards 2015
The deadline for entries to the BMJ Awards 2015 has been extended to this Sunday, February 1.