Practices warned over top five flu failings
MDDUS is urging its GP members to ensure they are fully prepared for flu season by avoiding five common pitfalls in vaccination campaigns.
Survey finds majority of practice managers "demotivated"
A survey of 471 practice managers has found that 68 per cent felt demotivated in their jobs, with 65 per cent considering leaving the profession.
New standards for dental profession now in effect
NEW GDC standards for the dental profession now in effect place a much stronger focus on patients’ expectations and entitlements.
Dentists urged to tweet with care
SOCIAL media savvy dentists are urged to keep professional and personal relationships separate when using Twitter and Facebook.
Claims against dentists continue to rise
A sharp increase in claims against dentists is a result of a growing compensation culture in our society, according to UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS report rise in claims against doctors
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in claims against members, with patient complaints the most frequent reason for doctors to contact the organisation.
More doctors raise concerns about colleagues
AN increasing number of doctors are raising concerns about their colleagues, according to a new General Medical Council report.
Doctors warned over top five flu failings
Doctors are urged to ensure they are fully prepared for flu season to avoid jeopardising patient safety, says the UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Publicity campaign launched for care.data
LEAFLETS will be sent to every household in England as part of a new £2 million publicity campaign for the care.data programme.
Complaints against GPs and dentists higher than reported
COMPLAINTS against NHS doctors and dentists in Scotland increased by over a third last year, according to revised government figures.