NHS England launches standardised whistleblowing policy
A NEW standardised national whistleblowing policy has been launched by NHS Improvement in England with a pledge to support staff who raise concerns about the safety or quality of patient care no matter where they work in the NHS.
MDDUS response to General Practice Forward View
Responding to NHS England’s ‘General Practice Forward View’ package that was unveiled today, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
GPs overprescribing antibiotics for toothaches
MORE than half of patients visiting a GP with a dental problem in the last 10 years were prescribed antibiotics, often unnecessarily, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
NICE guidance to minimise risk in prescribing controlled drugs
NEW guidance on prescribing controlled drugs has been issued by NICE, drawing together up-to-date legislation and existing advice.
Dentist addresses to be removed from GDC register
THE full addresses of dental care professionals will no longer be published on the General Dental Council website under new plans announced by the regulator.
Wide variation in death rates after emergency general surgery
DEATH rates among patients undergoing emergency general surgery are almost 12 times higher at some Trusts compared to others, according to a report by the Nuffield Trust.
New standards for cosmetic procedures
DOCTORS who carry out cosmetic procedures must not use gimmicks such as two-for-one offers or prize giveaways to attract patients, according to new standards published by the General Medical Council.
Communication key to preventing complaints from escalating
Dental practitioners in Scotland are reminded of the importance of good communication in effective complaints handling.
MDDUS CEO discusses key indemnity issues
From rising indemnity costs to the viability of extending NHS indemnity, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny tackles the key indemnity issues facing doctors and looks to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Changes for NHS dental practices in Scotland
ADULT NHS dental patients must be given an examination when they register with a new practice in Scotland.