Employment tribunal figures on the rise
THE number of sex discrimination claims taken to tribunals has jumped by 74 per cent in the past year, according to new statistics.
Ask the expert – Returning from maternity leave
ONE of our receptionists is due back from her second period of maternity leave in about three months’ time. I recently met with her to discuss her return to work and give her an update on what had been happening in the practice but she burst out crying.
Don't forget
FROM October 1, the following changes in the rate of the National Minimum Wage take place:
Manage expectations of patients opting for cosmetic dentistry
Dentists are urged to consider the clinical risks associated with cosmetic dentistry, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS appoints former BDA president to board
THE Board of MDDUS is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Amarjit Gill as a non-executive director.
Criminal record checks
New rules mean certain "spent" criminal convictions no longer have to be declared by clinicians in England and Wales.
Dentists must comply with inspection checklists
Dentists practising in Scotland are reminded that failure to comply with new practice inspection checklists may jeopardise their access to NHS grants and allowances.
Records in the attic - medical case study
...Mr G found numerous boxes of private patient records stored in the attic by his late wife...
Keep clear separation between NHS and private treatment
Doctors cannot be perceived to have a conflict of interest when dealing with NHS patients requesting private prescriptions, warns UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Dental indemnity or insurance?
UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS is reminding dentists of the benefits of having indemnity rather than insurance to help protect themselves and their patients.