Notes from a smaller island (with apologies to Bill Bryson)
For those of you that don’t know, Guernsey is a small island with a population of approximately 63,500 people, an independent government and numerous distinctive blue post boxes. The small population and relative isolation means that patients, their relatives and friends are often seen socially or may work in the hospital, and questions about “my mother” or “my friend” or “my work colleague”are not unusual for doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Reduce complaints by increasing positivity
How happy are you today? Have you considered how much the people around you influence the way you feel?It turns out other people’s emotions have a huge impact on our emotions – and on risk!
Subscription slip-ups
Ensure essential subscriptions are paid to avoid inadvertently being erased from the register.
Doctor volunteers will be protected during Games
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.
Get ready and let the Games begin
Medical and dental practices are urged to take steps now to avoid any potential staff issues during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
GDC accepts need to improve performance
THE General Dental Council has failed to meet a number of standards in its annual performance review and has “accepted the need for improvement”.
Attention junior or training grade doctors
JUNIOR or training grade doctors will be aware that your membership includes up to £10,000 cover from work that is not otherwise indemnified by your NHS post.
Download updated flexible working policy
THE right to make a request for flexible working has now been extended to all employees after 26 weeks’ service.
Leading through uncertainty
MDDUS Risk Management will be again running its popular LTU course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
A cut too far
...During the procedure, the surgeon mistakenly cuts off too much skin which requires skin grafts...