Take action now on dental audit deadline
Scottish dentists are urged to take immediate action to ensure they meet their audit requirements by the July deadline or risk breaching their NHS Terms of Service, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Prescribing addictive medicines
When prescribing addictive medicines be sure to discuss fully the risks and benefits with patients.
A cold reply - medical case study
...the patient is unhappy that the doctor provided a telephone consultation rather than a home visit...
Tougher standards for cosmetic practice
ONLY qualified healthcare professionals should be allowed to carry out cosmetic procedures, according to new standards from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).
Jobs shortage worse than before
THE number of trainees facing uncertainty over jobs is at its highest level in recent years, it has been revealed.
Absentee trainees may need training extension
PATIENTS are to be given the power to rate the service provided by their doctor under new plans announced by the prime minister.
MRCS a must for trainees
SURGICAL trainees will be required to pass the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) exam as part of their core training from August.
Paediatrics trainees “dissatisfied”
ANTI-SOCIAL working hours and concerns about work-life balance are fuelling dissatisfaction amongst paediatrics trainees, according to new research.
Alert over dental records
KEEPING clear, accurate and contemporaneous dental records is key to avoiding professional difficulties, MDDUS has said.
GDC recruits panel members
THE General Dental Council is recruiting 65 new people to sit on its fitness to practise (FTP) panels.