New revised guidance on conscious sedation in dental practice
A NEW edition of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry has been published by The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).
Regular checks reduce mortality in diabetics
MORTALITY among adult diabetics who get regular annual checks is half the rate of patients who do not get checks, according to findings from the National Diabetes Audit.
Hospital breached data protection rules for Google app trial
A HOSPITAL breached the Data Protection Act by sharing the details of 1.6 million patients with Google DeepMind for a medical trial.
MDDUS members can access online learning to comply with changes to CPD requirements
MDDUS is reminding dentists that they will be required to complete a personal development plan as part of new enhanced continuing professional development scheme (ECPD) announced by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Practice managers risk training days
MANAGERS can learn about the most common and serious risks facing GP practices in the latest MDDUS training days in Glasgow and London.
MDDUS pressing for clarity on Government action to reduce claims costs
CEO Chris Kenny provides an update on campaigning efforts by MDDUS to urge Government to tackle the drivers of rising indemnity costs
Keeping safeguarding records safe
SAFEGUARDING potentially vulnerable children can pose particular challenges to doctors and dentists - and the processing and storage of records and case conference reports is a frequent issue.
Cyber attack could it happen to you
YOU start up your practice computer systems and are confronted with a message: "Your Computer Files have been Encrypted and Locked!" What do you do first?
Queen's speech offers opportunities says MDDUS - but government must listen on the detail
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny comments on proposals for a draft Patient Safety Bill and a Civil Liability Bill in Queen's speech.
Metal-on-metal hip implants need regular review
REGULAR long-term follow-up is needed in all patients implanted with metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements to monitor ongoing risks of soft-tissue reactions, according to updated guidance issued from The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).