Patient safety programme launched
A NEW patient safety programme has been introduced for Scottish GPs.
RCGP launches Highway Code for social media
NEW GUIDANCE to help GPs safely and effectively utilise social media while still protecting their patients and themselves has been published by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Government announces plans for statutory duty of candour
THE government has announced plans for a statutory duty of candour for organisations which provide care and are registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Protect patient privacy on Facebook, says new guidance
DOCTORS using social media such as Facebook and Twitter must not discuss individual patients online, according to new guidance from the General Medical Council.
Review launched into MRCGP exam
AN independent review has been set up to look into the Membership of the Royal College of GPs exam results, the General Medical Council has announced.
Support needed for student whistleblowers
MEDICAL students who raise concerns about patient care should be supported by their placement providers, student leaders have said.
New chaperone guidance protects doctors from accusations
Doctors can avoid serious allegations arising from intimate patient examinations by following new guidance on the use of chaperones, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Ask the expert: Flexible working applications
I EMPLOY an administrative assistant in a busy city centre medical practice and she is due to return from maternity leave shortly. She has called the practice to ask whether it would be possible to return to work on a part-time basis. She was previously full-time but has requested to work three days a week.
Don't forget
FROM April 1, the following changes take place:
HR Alert: Government challenge change on criminal records checks
SOME prospective employees in England and Wales may not have to disclose their criminal records following a landmark court ruling.