Implant training among GDPs mainly “theoretical”
CURRENT dental education in the UK at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels does not instil confidence in GDPs to provide and maintain dental implants, according to a study published in the British Dental Journal.
GMC proposes “credentialing” to ensure competence
DOCTORS who have been awarded credentials in particular fields of practice would have this recorded in their medical register entry in new proposals by the GMC.
Mixed results for UK in international care quality indicators
THE UK still lags behind other developed countries in survival rates for commons cancers but scores well for cancer screening, according to a report published by the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation.
Emotional resilience to be part of medical training
DOCTORS will be expected to show they have developed “emotional resilience” before completing specialty training.