Delay for dentists comes at a price
Dentists in Scotland who delay submitting claims are losing money due to a crackdown on the three-month payment rule by the Scottish Dental Practice Board (SDPB).
CQC registration for GP practices set for 2013
GP practices in England will have to register with the Care Quality Commission by April 2013, the Department of Health has confirmed.
GDC plans dentistry risk research
THE General Dental Council is to commission research into the risks involved in UK dental practice.
Guidelines on ‘shared decision-making’ for doctors
DOCTORS should take time to discuss treatment options with patients and encourage them to talk about their condition, according to a new report from the King’s Fund.
Poor oral health passed down generations
Mothers who suffer poor oral health are likely to have children with have poor oral health in adulthood according to results from 27-year research project.
New toolkit to improve care after hospital discharge
A new NHS toolkit launched this week will help NHS trusts implement an electronic 24-hour discharge summary allowing GPs, patients and carers to continue care effectively following a stay in hospital.
Low approval for revalidation plans
REVALIDATION is more time-consuming and is not likely to improve patient care, according to an independent evaluation.
Unreasonable behaviour - medical case study
...the patient's son disagrees with the doctor about his father's condition and becomes aggressive...
Can a patient be a ‘friend’?
Not best advised according to new BMA guidance for doctors using online social media