Building a safety culture
If preventing harm is as straightforward as following and implementing proven good practice around risk management, why does avoidable harm still occur?
Human factor risks - trust and challenge
This 20-minute video explores the link between individuals' inability to challenge others within a healthcare team and the associated risks
Human factor risks - assertiveness
Assertiveness is a key skill in communication and a lack of assertiveness skills can contribute to adverse incidents
Safety culture in primary care
This 15 minute video focusses on the primary care setting to illustrate how culture can be assessed and changed to support the development of a safety culture
Bill Moyes reappointed GDC chair
BILL Moyes has been reappointed as Chair of the General Dental Council.
Expert team to help under-pressure GPs
A SCHEME to help GP practices in England facing workload and workforce pressures get “back on track” has been launched by the Royal College of GPs.
Finalists announced for BMJ Awards 2017
MORE than 60 healthcare teams have made it to the final of the 2017 BMJ Awards – once again with headline sponsorship from MDDUS.
Practices playing music “must buy a licence”
DOCTORS and dentists who play the radio or other forms of music in their practice must buy a licence or risk legal action.
GMC proposes single licensing assessment
ALL doctors wanting to join the medical register and practice in the UK may be required to pass a standardised Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA), under new proposals by the GMC.
New NHS guidance on avoiding conflicts of interest
NEW guidelines to strengthen the management of potential conflicts of interest among NHS staff have been published by NHS England.