Slow perio
...BPE scores should have been recorded at every patient review and the expert doubts the accuracy of the first BPE, given the patient’s bleeding gums and subsequent scores...
An angry ending
...Mr B apologises for losing his temper but Dr T is not satisfied and decides to remove him from the practice patient list...
Insight Winter Q4 2018 puzzle solution
Insight Winter Q4 2018 puzzle solution
Indemnity reform - another missed opportunity
Following today’s announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care launching a consultation on the regulation of clinical negligence indemnity cover, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
Joint principles on good complaints handling
MDDUS is proud to be one of 28 leading dental sector bodies who have jointly developed a set of universal principles for good complaint handling.
Good complaints handling less stressful for dentists and more transparent for patients
Dental defence organisation MDDUS is proud to be one of 28 leading dental sector bodies who have jointly developed a new profession-wide complaints handling initiative.
Zero tolerance – can it work?
VIOLENCE against NHS staff is on the increase - but can a new 'zero tolerance' Government strategy solve the problem?
Patient abroad
...The patient was on holiday in Spain when she phoned her GP asking about a rash on her leg...
Honest assessment
...The dentist notices a potential problem with previous root treatment but is unsure whether to tell the patient...
Patient safety masterclass for PMs and GPs – Glasgow and London
BOOK your place now on one of the new MDDUS training days taking place in Glasgow and London in February and March 2019.