Caution urged on switching antiepileptic drugs
PRESCRIBERS treating patients with oral antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are being urged to consider carefully any decision to switch between different manufacturers’ products for a particular drug.
Parental disputes over access to records
Avoid becoming drawn into parental disputes by ensuring all subject access requests to children’s records are dealt with fairly and in line with relevant professional guidance and legislation.
Call recordings - medical case study
...There has been disagreement over what has been discussed and Mrs L has now requested copies of the recordings of her calls with the practice...
Call for clarification on direct access
FURTHER clarification is needed from the GDC on the new arrangements for direct access to dental care professionals, according to a group of dental stakeholders who recently met at the BDA.
Remember your 2014 ARF payment
THE GDC has begun collecting annual retention fees (ARFs) and is reminding dentists they have until 31 December to make payment.
Doctors may face criminal charges for neglect
DOCTORS accused of “wilful neglect” in the care of patients in England and Wales could face criminal charges, according proposals set out in the Government's recent full response to the Francis inquiry.
Francis response pledges "relentless focus on safety"
THE Government has now published its full response to the Francis report into the failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
GPs “under pressure” for oral health advice
A SURVEY of over 1000 GPs across the UK has found that 87 per cent believe that too many patients are turning to them for oral health advice instead of a dentist and this is putting unnecessary pressure on their practices.
Opening access
New guidance has been published to help practices respond to subject access requests for personal data. Alan Frame offers an overview
Future vision
The RCGP recently published its ambitious vision for general practice in 2022. Will this mean greater opportunities and responsibilities for managers?