Don't jeopardise patient safety when prescribing Botox
Dentists should under no circumstances prescribe Botox for a patient outside their supervision, warns UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
GDC consults on direct access to dental team
THE GDC is calling for views on a proposal to allow “direct access” to any member of the dental without referral from a dentist.
Ward rounds key element in patient safety
A "CONCERTED culture change" is needed to improve the quality of ward rounds in order to ensure safe, effective patient care.
An inspector calls
Laura Irvine of bto solicitors offers some useful guidance should you be contacted by police to provide a statement, or to be interviewed under caution
What a performance!
Ensure that staff are crystal clear about what is expected of them at work
Opinion on...
Continuing a series of profiles on professionals working with MDDUS, Jim Killgore speaks with Dr Malcolm Campbell who provides expert medical opinions in clinical negligence cases
Parting words after 30 years' service
MDDUS chairman Dr Alistair Beattie has stepped down after three decades of loyal service. He tells Summons of the changes he has seen and his thoughts on the future of medico-legal practice
Taking control
NES decontamination adviser Irene Black offers some tips to dental practices on how to keep in line with the latest guidance.
Tweeting well
Our ethics columnist offers an ethical perspective on social media
A cunning plan
Summons speaks to MDDUS CEO Professor Gordon Dickson on the value of strategic planning – especially now