Consent without capacity
This article explores the legislation in England, Scotland and Wales on who consents for patients who lack capacity.
Inside job
Profile of prison dentist Kieran Fallon
Release the pressure
Coping with the stresses of dental training
A matter of consent
...afterwards the patient complained that she had not agreed to undergo the type of procedure the doctor had carried out...
Tweet with care
Think carefully before making comments on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.
A dangerous misunderstanding
WHY do some patients fail to follow medical advice? The answer could be a simple communication failure.
Folic acid only
...with pregnancy not explicitly ruled out in the notes, it becomes a case of his word against the patient’s...
Bribery by any other name
The cherished - by some - freebie may soon pose more than just an ethical dilemma
Serious concerns
...The patient is on methadone and appears intoxicated when she attends for her appointment. Dr B is worried about her two-year-old daughter whose clothes are soiled...
Take care with patient falls
Take care with patient falls both in the immediate response and follow-up and ensure proper emergency protocols are in place.