Study examines CPD in dentistry
A NEW study examining the impact of Continuing Professional Development on dentistry has been published by the General Dental Council.
GDC appeal for registrant members
DENTISTS are being invited to apply to join the General Dental Council to help shape the issues affecting the profession.
New NHS equality toolkit launched
A NEW toolkit has been launched to help ensure NHS patients and employees are treated fairly.
Joint agreement to tackle violence against NHS staff
A joint agreement between police, prosecutors and the NHS in England will promote the strongest possible action in dealing with violence and abuse against healthcare staff.
Consultation on core GMC guidance now underway
A major consultation on core standards for doctors set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice is now underway.
GP receptionists help safeguard patients in repeat prescribing
An over-reliance on electronic health records can pose a risk in repeat prescribing but reception staff making "practical judgments" help to mitigate that risk, according to a study published in the BMJ.
Indemnity for practice staff
A recent letter from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) regarding indemnity for some of its members has been causing concern among practice managers and staff.
Deaneries will NOT be abolished, says minister
POSTGRADUATE deaneries will not be abolished under the government’s health reforms despite previous proposals, health minister Andrew Lansley has said.
Foundation programme 2012 oversubscribed
JUNIOR doctors looking for jobs in 2012 face uncertainty after it was announced the foundation programme is oversubscribed.
More doctors and dentists suspended, but for shorter periods
THE number of doctors and dentists in England excluded or suspended from work has increased over the past five years, but the length of bans imposed has decreased, new figures show.