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.
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.
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.
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.
MDDUS launches CQC toolbox resource
A NEW “CQC toolbox” is now available on the MDDUS website to help members comply with quality and safety requirements.
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.
Relational continuity of care
THE benefits of a patient being consistently managed by the same clinician are undoubted - but is true continuity of care still possible in a hard-pressed NHS?
Ask the expert: Can I monitor personal emails?
Q. THE recent Romanian case of Barbulescu v Romania has been causing a bit of a stir, with headlines in the press declaring that employers can now snoop on employee’s personal communications sent from company computers or smartphones. Is this the case?