Book choice: Recovery – The Lost Art of Convalescence
Review of book by Gavin Francis
Practice matters: Keep complaint records separate
How organisations go about resolving patient complaints will vary depending on the circumstances - but one often overlooked aspect is documenting such matters
Dental case study: Dental insurance cover
...Ms D is not happy that her dental payment plan doesn't cover the restorative treatment she needs and accuses the dentist of mis-selling...
Dental case study: Adverse comment
...the patient writes an online review accusing the dentist of being incompetent and rude...
Dental case study: Slow healing socket
...the socket is still very inflamed after several weeks, so the dentist prescribes more antibiotics...
Pitfalls in composite bonding
GDP and clinical lecturer Stephen J Bonsor gives some tips on avoiding potential problems with composite bonding
New guidance aims to boost vaccine uptake
GP practices should have a named person in charge of vaccination services to increase uptake of routine vaccinations, according to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Healthcare professionals’ wellbeing must be prioritised in future workforce planning by NHS
Protecting health professionals’ wellbeing must be a top priority in workforce planning, says MDDUS head of medical division Dr Naeem Nazem.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Ms Moira Duncan
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we find out how Ms Moira Duncan, dento-legal adviser at MDDUS, looks after her own mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Dr Emily Shepherd
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we find out how Dr Emily Shepherd, medico-legal adviser at MDDUS, looks after her own mental health and wellbeing.