Make record card checks standard
DENTISTS in England are urged to comply with NHS record card check regulations or risk termination of their contract, says MDDUS.
Endorsement for mouth cancer screening initiative
A SCHEME promoting routine mouth cancer screening has won a Dental Hygiene and Therapy Award for Best Dental Innovation.
NICE issues updated guidance on head injury
Time is critical in head injuries and patients should be transported directly to a hospital with resuscitation facilities where staff can investigate and commence treatment, says NICE.
Survey reveals scepticism over revalidation
OVER half of hospital doctors and GPs do not believe revalidation will help identify colleagues who are unfit to practise, according a survey of around 5,600 UK medics.
Patients urged not to “soldier on”
PATIENTS in England are being urged to seek advice early before health problems escalate requiring hospital.
GDC offers standards case studies
THE GDC has developed an interactive website to support implementation of the new Standards for the Dental Team with relevant case studies, scenarios and FAQs.
Cancer rates rise over last decade
THE number of people diagnosed with cancer each year has increased by nearly 50,000 over the last decade according to figures published by Cancer Research UK.