Time to talk
Treatment coordinators can free up vital time for dentists but they must work within limits
The secret to team success
Maintaining good relationships with colleagues is key to a successful work life. Dentist Laura McCormick offers some advice
Chairside qualified
Who can provide appropriate chairside assistance in practice? Dental adviser Doug Hamilton has the answers
Subject access requests rise under GDPR
SUBJECT access requests to GP practices have increased by more than 30 per cent since the introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) legislation, according to a survey by the BMA.
Blurred boundaries
IT can be tricky remaining detached from patients on a personal basis, particularly for GPs who often have longstanding clinical relationships with individuals and families. Risk adviser Liz Price offers some advice.
Help the RMBF get doctors back to work
LAST year over 250 doctors, medical students and their families were assisted through difficult times by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), which has now launched its annual President’s appeal.
CPD deadline approaching for 6,000 dentists
NEARLY 6,000 dentists are due to complete their five-year CPD cycle and must submit an end-of-cycle statement to the GDC no later than 28 January 2019 – but those wishing to apply for a "grace period" must do so by 31 December.
NHS fax machine ban
FAX machines are to be banned from the NHS in England in a bid to move to more secure hi-tech systems.
Emergency dental treatment over festive period
THE GDC is reminding dentists to ensure patients are made aware of arrangements for emergency dental care over the festive period.
GMC calls for action on impending workforce crisis
A SURVEY by the GMC has revealed that 21 per cent of 45 to 54-year-old doctors and two-thirds of 55–64 year olds intend to take early retirement by 2021, presaging a workforce crisis that could be compounded by Brexit.