CBT could be effective adjunct in reducing dental phobia
COGNITIVE behavioural therapy (CBT) could provide an effective means of treating dental phobic patients without the need for sedation, according to researchers at King’s College London.
Doctors assisting in Cumbrian floods will be supported by MDDUS
MEMBERS who responded to the urgent call in Cumbria to help in the aftermath of the storm will have access to indemnity for this assistance.
Extended charges for overseas patients criticised
PLANS to extend charges for overseas visitors requiring GP and emergency medical services could discourage some patients from seeking healthcare and lead to increased administration and bureaucracy, says the BMA.
Doctors assisting in Cumbria floods will be supported by MDDUS
MDDUS members who responded to the urgent call in Cumbria to help in the aftermath of the storm will have access to indemnity for this assistance.
Don't face GMC complaints alone
Doctors facing a GMC complaint are urged to seek the guidance and support of their medical defence organisation at the earliest opportunity.
Doctors must tell DVLA about unfit patients
DOCTORS must inform the DVLA if a patient continues to drive against medical advice, according to draft new guidance from the General Medical Council.
GMC advice for doctors following strike vote
DOCTORS who plan to take part in industrial action scheduled to begin tomorrow must work to minimise the impact on patients, says the GMC.
New app to record CPD
DOCTORS can now record their CPD progress on a new mobile app launched by the GMC.
No cut for 2016 dental ARF
THE annual retention fee for dentists has been frozen for 2016 after plans for a small reduction were rejected.
The number of doctors raising concerns doubles
THE number of complaints made about doctors by doctors has almost doubled in four years, according to a new report from the General Medical Council.