“Deep dissatisfaction” in NHS complaints system
NHS complacency in complaints handling in England must end says a new independent report.
Big difference across deaneries in retaining graduates
SOME deaneries are struggling to keep hold of their medical graduates with many choosing to pursue their training elsewhere, according to new figures.
RCGP opposed to “policing” visitor healthcare
GP practices should not be tasked with being a "new border agency", says RCGP chair Dr Clare Gerada.
Previous decade sees “alarming” rise in mouth cancer
MOUTH cancer rates rose by over 50 per cent in first decade of this millennium with reported 7,698 new cases in 2011 according statistics obtained by the British Dental Health Foundation.
Practices warned over top five flu failings
MDDUS is urging its GP members to ensure they are fully prepared for flu season by avoiding five common pitfalls in vaccination campaigns.
Survey finds majority of practice managers "demotivated"
A survey of 471 practice managers has found that 68 per cent felt demotivated in their jobs, with 65 per cent considering leaving the profession.
New standards for dental profession now in effect
NEW GDC standards for the dental profession now in effect place a much stronger focus on patients’ expectations and entitlements.
Dentists urged to tweet with care
SOCIAL media savvy dentists are urged to keep professional and personal relationships separate when using Twitter and Facebook.
Claims against dentists continue to rise
A sharp increase in claims against dentists is a result of a growing compensation culture in our society, according to UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS report rise in claims against doctors
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a sharp rise in claims against members, with patient complaints the most frequent reason for doctors to contact the organisation.