NHS complaints process “too complex”
CONCERNS about poor NHS care often go unreported because of the complexity of the system, according to a new survey.
Increase in advice calls on third-party requests
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in calls from members seeking advice on disclosing medical records to third parties.
Nearly all dental patients satisfied with care
A NEW survey has shown 96 per cent of dental patients are satisfied with the care or treatment they receive.
Call for better access to palliative care at home
TERMINALLY ill patients being treated at home need better access to care and pain relief according to a recent survey commissioned by Marie Curie.
New scheme offers early access to cutting edge drugs
A NEW scheme offering patients with life threatening or seriously debilitating illnesses access to medicines still awaiting marketing authorisation has been launched by the Government in England.
Revalidation taking “longer than expected”
DOCTORS are spending more time on revalidation than had originally been expected, an official NHS report has revealed.
Managing expectations of patients with dentures
Managing patient expectations is the key to successful treatment when dealing with dentures, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Agree levels of disclosure before emailing patients
Doctors must have consent and agree levels of disclosure before communicating electronically with patients, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Smartphones at work
Always consider patient confidentiality and seek permission before using your phone at work.
Suspicious mole
...The mole starts bleeding again so the GP makes another non-urgent referral to the dermatologist...