Implant training among GDPs mainly “theoretical”
CURRENT dental education in the UK at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels does not instil confidence in GDPs to provide and maintain dental implants, according to a study published in the British Dental Journal.
GMC proposes “credentialing” to ensure competence
DOCTORS who have been awarded credentials in particular fields of practice would have this recorded in their medical register entry in new proposals by the GMC.
Mixed results for UK in international care quality indicators
THE UK still lags behind other developed countries in survival rates for commons cancers but scores well for cancer screening, according to a report published by the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation.
Emotional resilience to be part of medical training
DOCTORS will be expected to show they have developed “emotional resilience” before completing specialty training.
New guidance on duty of candour
DOCTORS should admit mistakes and apologise to patients, according to new duty of candour guidance from the General Medical Council.
MDDUS welcomes plans to cap clinical negligence legal fees
MDDUS has welcomed government plans to cap legal fees in clinical negligence cases against the NHS in England.
New measures to support Scottish whistleblowers
WHISTLEBLOWING cases in Scotland are to be scrutinised by a new independent national officer.
Sleep-deprived consultants pose risk
SEVEN in ten consultants never have rest time after a busy night on call, according to figures published by the BMA.
Dentists given access to emergency care summary
DENTISTS in Scotland have been granted access to emergency care summary records (ECS).
Higher fees for RCGP trainees
TRAINEE GPs will pay almost £600 more in membership fees, the Royal College of GPs has announced.