MDDUS members to be asked to approve arrangements for historic liabilities
Details on an agreement with DHSC on indemnity for historic liabilities of MDDUS members and former members providing primary medical NHS services in England before 1 April 2019.
Police concern
...The adviser explains to Dr L that the inclusion of police concern reports in a patient’s medical record is something that could be justified if they are clinically relevant...
Mea culpa
...The letter claims that Dr P failed prior to sedation to double-check with Ms T the tooth requiring extraction...
Data concerns when texting patients
TEXT messaging patients has become almost routine in healthcare today but robust processes are still needed to monitor and control both message content and intent, as well as protect patient confidentiality.
Engagement crucial in fitness to practise complaints
PROPER engagement with the fitness to practise process is a crucial factor in outcome for doctors facing MPTS hearings, according to research conducted by the GMC.
GDC urged to focus more on preventing bad practice
MDDUS has welcomed the findings of a new public attitudes survey showing that one in five respondents want the GDC to focus on preventing bad practice rather than taking action after it occurs.
Dentists needed for national survey of antibiotic prescribing
DENTISTS are being urged to participate in a new survey of antibiotic prescribing in dentistry.
Vignette: Frederick Akbar Mahomed (1849-84)
Key figure in understanding essential hypertension
Book choice: Breaking & Mending
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Ethics: How should a person be?
PROFESSOR Deborah Bowman reflects on how practice makes perfect, even in ethics