Updated child protection website for dentists
THE EDUCATIONAL website Child protection and the dental team has been relaunched following an update and re-design, and now puts greater emphasis on early intervention in suspected abuse.
Tooth whitening website to educate public and profession
A NEW website that aims to educate the public and the dental profession on safe and legal tooth whitening was launched earlier this month.
ICO guide on subject access requests
A NEW guide to help organisations deal with requests from individuals to access personal data has been published by The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
One-hour CT scan in serious head injury
CHILDREN and adults with suspected head injury showing alarming signs such as seizures, suspected skull fracture, repeated vomiting or loss of consciousness, should be given a CT brain scan within one hour, according to new draft guidelines from NICE.
Overreliance on methadone challenged
METHADONE and other opioid replacement therapies (ORTs) often simply switch one form of drug use for another safer one and should be offered as part of a range of treatments to support sustained recovery, said Scottish Chief Medical Officer Dr Harry Burns.
Keep clear separation between NHS and private treatment
Doctors cannot be perceived to have a conflict of interest when dealing with NHS patients requesting private prescriptions, warns UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
New scheme to reduce trainee mistakes
AN education programme that uses smartphone apps could cut the number of clinical errors made by new doctors.
More help for trainees with mental health problems
MENTAL health problems should not prevent trainees from pursuing a career in medicine, new General Medical Council guidance says.
Dental indemnity or insurance?
UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS is reminding dentists of the benefits of having indemnity rather than insurance to help protect themselves and their patients.
Outdated HIV ban lifted for healthcare workers
DOCTORS, dentists and other skilled healthcare workers undergoing treatment for HIV will be able to take part in certain medical procedures from which they are currently banned.