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Med student wins national surgical prize
A MEDICAL student from Queens University Belfast has won a UK-wide surgical skills competition run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Parents failing to take young children to dentist
PARENTS are not taking their children to the dentist when recommended, according to a new survey.
Ombudsman investigations to rise
COMPLAINTS against medical and dental practices in England are more likely to be investigated by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman under new procedures being enacted from this April.
Feedback mostly positive for Scottish GPs
A SURVEY of patients in Scotland has found that 89 per cent felt that the care provided by their GP surgery was excellent or good but patients were less positive about out-of-hour services.
Patient safety programme launched
A NEW patient safety programme has been introduced for Scottish GPs.
RCGP launches Highway Code for social media
NEW GUIDANCE to help GPs safely and effectively utilise social media while still protecting their patients and themselves has been published by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Hidden costs
Disagreement over fees is an increasing source of dental patient complaints. MDDUS dental adviser Doug Hamilton highlights some common pitfalls
Government announces plans for statutory duty of candour
THE government has announced plans for a statutory duty of candour for organisations which provide care and are registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Protect patient privacy on Facebook, says new guidance
DOCTORS using social media such as Facebook and Twitter must not discuss individual patients online, according to new guidance from the General Medical Council.