A call regarding a sick child - medical case study
...a neighbour drops by and looks in on Sara and notices a large purple mark on the child's leg. She advises Mrs P to call an ambulance immediately...
No increase in GDC retention fee
Registration fees for dentists and DCPs will not rise in 2012 following a decision by the GDC.
Transparency essential in commissioning decisions
New clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in England will need clear and robust mechanisms for managing real and perceived conflicts of interest to avoid having the integrity of clinicians being seriously undermined, according to a new guidance document from the RCGP Centre for Commissioning and the NHS Confederation.
Agreement reached on tooth whitening
A NEW agreement has been reached by the European Council that clarifies the use of tooth whitening products by dentists.
HR Alert: New rights for agency workers
PRACTICES who employ agency workers will have to abide by new laws from October 1, 2011.
Ask the Expert: Changing terms and conditions of employment
Practices are becoming more financially aware in this current climate and one area which has been raised recently by MDDUS members is how to change employees’ terms and conditions.
Case study: Sending the wrong message
...the employee sent an offensive email to a work colleague from his home computer outside working hours but the alarm was raised when the email entered the company's system...
Is your dental practice ready for radiation inspectors?
Dentists are reminded to take extra steps to ensure patients are fully protected from the hazards of ionising radiation.
GMC proposes induction for all new registrants
A mandatory induction programme has been proposed for all new doctors registering to practise in the UK.