Remember your 2014 ARF payment
THE GDC has begun collecting annual retention fees (ARFs) and is reminding dentists they have until 31 December to make payment.
Doctors may face criminal charges for neglect
DOCTORS accused of “wilful neglect” in the care of patients in England and Wales could face criminal charges, according proposals set out in the Government's recent full response to the Francis inquiry.
Francis response pledges "relentless focus on safety"
THE Government has now published its full response to the Francis report into the failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
GPs “under pressure” for oral health advice
A SURVEY of over 1000 GPs across the UK has found that 87 per cent believe that too many patients are turning to them for oral health advice instead of a dentist and this is putting unnecessary pressure on their practices.
New toolkit to relieve registrar workload
A NEW toolkit has been launched that aims to relieve the pressure on overworked medical registrars.
More people dying outside hospital
THE proportion of people dying at home or in care homes as opposed to hospitals rose dramatically in England over the four years up to 2012, according to a new report published by Public Health England.
Updated Scope of Practice guidance now online
RECENT changes reflecting the new direct access agreement for dental care professionals have been incorporated in the GDC’s revised Scope of Practice guidance which is now available to download.
Nominations open for BMJ Awards 2014
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2014 BMJ Awards which will honour doctors making a difference in the UK.
Poorer people still minority in medicine
PEOPLE from poorer backgrounds are still underrepresented in medicine, according to a new survey.
Fairness of RCGP exam under review
AS many as 50 pending employment tribunals relate to concerns over the fairness of the clinical skills assessment in the RCGP membership exam.