Urgent improvement needed in GDC fitness to practise
GDC fitness to practise processes often result in “significant negative impacts” on the mental health and wellbeing of participants and could have “unintended consequences” for professional behaviour and practice.
Nearly half of global population neglecting oral healthcare
AN estimated 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases worldwide, with three out of four affected living in low and middle-income countries, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
Huge disparity in cancer-related deaths amongst deprived Scots
CANCER-related deaths are 74 per cent higher in the most deprived areas in Scotland compared to the least deprived, a new report has revealed.
Caution urged on plan for at-home patient health checks
PATIENTS are to carry out health checks at home as part of a landmark trial that aims to ease GP workloads.
MDDUS responds to latest BMA report
MDDUS Chief Executive Chris Kenny said UK doctors must have access to safe, comfortable rest facilities at work.
MDDUS responds to latest General Dental Council report
MDDUS Head of Dental Division Stephen Henderson said it is vital dentists receive fair and timely treatment in GDC fitness to practise investigations.
GMC chief calls for action to halt doctors quitting NHS
NEARLY 10,000 doctors gave up their licence to practise last year and action is needed now to stop this “senseless waste” of talent said General Medical Council (GMC) Chief Executive Charlie Massey.
Practice level waiting times will allow “informed choice” says Government
NEW publication of GP appointment waiting times in England will allow patients to make “more informed choices” on the practice they choose to visit, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.
MDDUS Chair pays tribute to Dame Clare Marx
Professor Iain Cameron, Chair of MDDUS, pays tribute to Dame Clare Marx.
Are you delegating safely?
Clinicians can delegate responsibility for a task but not accountability