Study urges dental professionals to seek expert legal advice when facing fitness to practise concerns
Dental professionals facing fitness to practise concerns are being urged by the General Dental Council to engage legal representation.
Pre-op surgical care to help reduce cancelled operations
DEDICATED NHS care teams in England will screen patients and develop personalised plans ahead of surgical procedures to boost recovery as well as cut the number of operations that are cancelled on the day.
Call to end “unnecessary delay” in registering overseas dentists
THE GDC has announced support for new government proposals to amend legislation causing delay in international routes to registration.
Significant drop in uptake of MMR
UPTAKE of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination in children has dropped to the lowest level in a decade, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Wide variation in pandemic impact on dental teams
THERE is wide variation in the way dental teams in Scotland are coping with the pressures of the pandemic, new research has shown.
U-turn on mandatory vaccine for healthcare staff
HEALTHCARE leaders in England are being advised not to serve termination notices to unvaccinated staff as the government prepares to withdraw measures to make vaccination a condition of deployment.
Bone loss
...It is alleged that Dr W neglected to secure informed consent for the procedure and failed to provide an adequate standard of treatment...
Concerned loved one
...David claims that Dr L disregarded his welfare power of attorney in regard to treatment decisions in the care of his father....
MDDUS support during Covid-19 immunisation rollout – specific guidance for practices in Scotland
PRACTICES in Scotland administering Covid-19 vaccines can be reassured that MDDUS will provide access to advice, support and indemnity for this critical activity.
Essential cover for regulated non-GP staff
MDDUS can provide extended indemnity, legal support and advice/assistance to non-GP practice staff in England and Wales for activities and risks not covered under state-backed schemes.