Physician associates offer valuable asset
Physician associates (PAs) provide a same-day consultation service comparable to GPs and at a lower cost, according to a new study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
Time limit on provisional registration comes into force
TRAINEE doctors can now only hold provisional registration with the General Medical Council for three years and 30 days.
New emphasis on dentists raising concerns
SAFEGUARDING children, young people and vulnerable adults have been chosen as key learning areas for dentists.
Dentists urged to ensure clarity over treatment costs
Dentists are reminded to ensure treatment options and costs are clearly explained prior to treatment being provided to avoid disagreements with patients, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Examine patients before remotely prescribing Botox
Doctors who prescribe Botox and other injectable cosmetics remotely are reminded they must first examine the patient in person or put their registration at risk.
Non-adherence to medicines as high as 50 per cent
AS many as half of patients don’t take medicines as prescribed, according to a new report.
Ask the expert: Overtime payments and holiday pay
Q. CAN you advise how my practice should deal with overtime payments in relation to calculating holiday pay? Employees at my practice regularly work overtime and I want to ensure that their holiday pay reflects the work they do. What factors should be considered when calculating this?
Case study: Dealing with long-term absence
BACKGROUND: A bus driver, Mr P, is diagnosed with depression after the sudden death of his daughter just two days after she gave birth. He is off work for seven months and, despite having 10 years of service, Mr P is sacked on 90 days’ notice.
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available, including a template contract of employment, template handbook including social media policy and fact sheets addressing such topics as disciplinary, short-term absence, changing contracts and redundancy.