GDC chief executive to step down
THE Chief Executive of the General Dental Council, Evlynne Gilvarry, is to step down after five years in the role.
Demand low for seven-day GP opening, survey shows
THE vast majority of patients are happy with their GP practice opening times with only a small number supporting weekend appointments.
Mandatory FGM reporting in England and Wales
DOCTORS and dentists in England and Wales are now required to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under age 18.
Prescribing errors still significant in primary care
A BMJ study of nearly one million UK patients has found that around one in 20 triggered indicators for unsafe prescribing in general practice.
TB rates higher than Rwanda or Iraq in some London boroughs
SOME London boroughs have tuberculosis rates as high as 113 per 100,000 – significantly higher than levels in countries such as Rwanda, Iraq and Guatemala.
Audit reminder for Scottish dentists
A NUMBER of key clinical audit deadlines are approaching for primary care dentists in Scotland.
Dentists have role to play in detecting dementia
DENTISTS may have an important role to play in helping to detect the early signs of dementia in patients, according to the British Dental Health Foundation.
More urgent referrals linked to lower cancer mortality
GP PRACTICES with a low propensity to use urgent two-week referral pathways for patients with suspected cancer had higher mortality rates for the disease according to a study published in the BMJ.
Duty of candour guidance for dentists
DENTISTS must be open and honest with patients when things go wrong and apologise as soon as possible, according to new draft guidance from the General Dental Council.
Safety report highlights “unacceptable” care
THERE is significant variation in the quality of healthcare in England and an "unacceptable level of poor care", according to a new report from the Care Quality Commission.