How to deal with Olympic fever
It is only a few months until our television screens will be ablaze with one of the biggest events of the sporting calendar – the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With all the excitement looming, there will be staff issues to consider for practices whose employees are looking for time off during the event.
Journey home
...the dentist expresses remorse and insight stating that she is a more cautious driver as a result of the incident...
Patient complaints top concern for doctors
Patient complaints were the big issue for doctors who contacted MDDUS for advice in 2011.
Doctors with extra responsibilities to promote openness
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS welcomes new GMC guidance requiring doctors with management responsibilities to encourage staff to be open and honest when raising patient safety concerns.
Does your dental practice website meet new GDC criteria?
Dentists are urged to review their practice websites to ensure they comply with strict new GDC guidance.
A duty of openness
New published GMC guidance highlights again the responsibily that healthcare professionals in management positions have toward staff raising concerns over patient safety.
Too much information - medical case study
...Mr F had recently sought treatment at the practice for a sexually transmitted infection and details of this are included at the bottom of his referral...
Patient complaints top concern for doctors
Patient complaints were the big issue for doctors who contacted MDDUS for advice in 2011.
Greater patient choice may create greater risk
A government pilot scheme to remove practice boundaries in a bid to increase patient choice raises serious concerns for doctors with regard to accountability and continuity of patient care, warns MDDUS.
MDDUS welcomes clarification of treatment during pregnancy
Dentists in Scotland are urged to get up to speed with the latest advice issued on the contentious subject of the use of amalgam fillings during pregnancy.