Bill Moyes reappointed GDC chair
BILL Moyes has been reappointed as Chair of the General Dental Council.
Expert team to help under-pressure GPs
A SCHEME to help GP practices in England facing workload and workforce pressures get “back on track” has been launched by the Royal College of GPs.
Finalists announced for BMJ Awards 2017
MORE than 60 healthcare teams have made it to the final of the 2017 BMJ Awards – once again with headline sponsorship from MDDUS.
Practices playing music “must buy a licence”
DOCTORS and dentists who play the radio or other forms of music in their practice must buy a licence or risk legal action.
GMC proposes single licensing assessment
ALL doctors wanting to join the medical register and practice in the UK may be required to pass a standardised Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA), under new proposals by the GMC.
New NHS guidance on avoiding conflicts of interest
NEW guidelines to strengthen the management of potential conflicts of interest among NHS staff have been published by NHS England.
Registration deadline for independent clinics
ALL independent dental clinics – or totally private practices – in Scotland must be registered with Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) by 1 April 2017.
New mental health support service for GPs
GPs suffering from stress, depression or addiction can seek help from a new multi-million pound support service in England.
Letters to GPs brings about modest reduction in antibiotic prescribing
WRITING letters to GPs about antibiotic prescribing rates can bring about a small reduction in scripts handed out, according to a study published in the Lancet.
Fewer NHS staff witnessing mistakes
THE proportion of NHS staff in England who have recently witnessed mistakes or patient safety incidents is at its lowest level for four years, according to a new survey.