Case study - Broken smile
Dental case study concerning failed veneers
Festive Facebook risks
Doctors are urged to beware of festive social media risks when attending their Christmas work night out, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Is your practice social media savvy?
Medical and dental practice staff are urged to consider their actions on social media sites this Christmas.
Warning over portable dental X-ray unit
THE Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning concerning a portable dental X-ray unit with inadequate shielding that could give rise to unsafe radiation doses in both patients and dentists.
Violence warning markers
Ensure violence marker flags on patient records are applied consistently according to set policies and procedures and that these comply with health and safety and data protection laws.
A matter of opinion - medical case study
...Mrs D said she felt pressured into having a hospital birth by her GP...
Call for ideas in major training review
JUNIOR doctors are being asked to take part in a major review of UK postgraduate medical education and training.
Trainee jobs shortage third year running
THERE are more applicants to the foundation programme than there are available jobs for the third year running, it has been confirmed.
Advice on pregnancy checks in under-16s
CLINICIANS unsure of the best approach in checking for pregnancy in under 16s can consult a new resource produced by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).
Charter to combat dental fraud in Scotland
THE British Dental Association in Scotland has pledged to help stamp out dental fraud in a new charter signed jointly with Counter Fraud Services.