Launch of charter to protect whistleblowers
NHS employees who raise concerns at work will be protected under a new national charter.
Revalidation to officially launch in December
REVALIDATION for all doctors will officially begin in December, the health secretary has confirmed.
Social media guide for doctors
DOCTORS should apply old-fashioned “Wild West” principles when using social media such as Twitter and Facebook, according to new draft guidance from the RCGP.
Rise in complaints about private dentists
THE number of complaints made about private dental treatment rose by 17 per cent last year, new figures show.
Don't jeopardise patient safety when prescribing Botox
Dentists should under no circumstances prescribe Botox for a patient outside their supervision, warns UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
GDC consults on direct access to dental team
THE GDC is calling for views on a proposal to allow “direct access” to any member of the dental without referral from a dentist.
Ward rounds key element in patient safety
A "CONCERTED culture change" is needed to improve the quality of ward rounds in order to ensure safe, effective patient care.
Only what's necessary - dental case study
...The dentist tells the patient that the X-ray has revealed "some holes" that he will fix. No further explanation is given nor any indication of how many teeth are involved.....
Patient contact via email and texting
EMAILING or texting patients may save time and resources but there are risks -- not least of which are potential breaches of data security and patient confidentiality. [Risk Alert]