MDDUS welcomes new GMC guidance on decision making and consent
MDDUS has welcomed new guidance published today by the General Medical Council (GMC) to support shared decision making between doctors and patients.
DENTAL ALERT: Be ready for new regulatory approach from the CQC
DENTAL practices in England will be the first sector to experience the new regulatory approach by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which starts on 6 October.
Post-procedure sepsis
Dental case study
MDDUS support for GP group schemes
A RANGE of benefits are available to GPs working in practices across the UK where the majority are MDDUS members.
Rapid review on dental APGs published by SDCEP
A NEW report on aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and fallow time with recommendations to "move forward in a clear and coordinated way" has been published by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).
Anticipatory care planning for dementia patients during pandemic
NHS Scotland has published guidance to aid GP practices in conducting anticipatory care planning conversations with dementia patients and their carers living in the community during COVID-19.
Study highlights mucocutaneous signs of COVID-19
ORAL lesions and skin rashes are an “important” manifestation of COVID-19, according to evidence published in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Fears over rising GP workload
GP APPOINTMENTS in England are rising steadily, putting practices under increasing pressure, according to the BMA.
Stronger warnings on opioids
WARNINGS over the risk of dependence and addiction in opioid medicines are to be toughened up, the regulator MHRA has announced.
Patient confidentiality after death
Patient confidentiality extends beyond death – and as COVID-19 continues to take its toll, access requests for the medical records of those who died in the pandemic will likely increase from those involved in their care.
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