CQC registration mandatory for remote orthodontic providers
THE Care Quality Commission has confirmed that remote orthodontic providers offering ‘direct-to-consumer’ treatments are required to be CQC registered in order to practise lawfully.
Patient satisfaction in general practice remains high
A MAJORITY of patients in England (83 per cent) have rated their overall experience of general practice as very or fairly good in 2021 despite the challenges of Covid-19 – an increase on 2020 (82 per cent).
Emphasis on psychological impact of acne
NEW NICE guidance emphasises the importance of supporting the mental health of individuals severely affected by acne.
Dental defence specialists MDDUS raise member concerns over face mask use with UK Chief Dental Officers
MDDUS Head of Dental, Mr Stephen Henderson, has today written to the four UK Chief Dental Officers, calling for clarification on the use of face masks in dental practices after Covid-19 restrictions are expected to be eased.
MDDUS annual report reveals "year like no other"
DOCTORS and dentists turned to MDDUS in record numbers for crisis support and advice during the pandemic, according to figures from our newly published 2020 annual report.
MDDUS comment on Health and Social Care Committee report The Safety of Maternity Services in England
MDDUS has commented on the publication today (6 July 2021) of the Health and Social Care Select Committee's report The Safety of Maternity Services in England.
Doctors and dentists turn to MDDUS in record numbers for crisis support and advice during pandemic
Published today, MDDUS' annual report for 2020 reveals how, in "a year like no other" through the eyes of its members, record numbers of doctors and dentists turned to the medical defence specialists for crisis support and advice during the pandemic.
Case study - Safe working concerns
...Dr S is an ST3 and claims that trainees in her department are being "coerced" into working beyond their rostered hours...
Case study - Wound care
...Mr D accuses the consultant of poor care when treating his sister's arm wound in A&E...
Over three million in England infected with coronavirus
SIX per cent of the population in England may have antibodies for coronavirus, according to research published by Imperial College London.