Support for refugee dentists
A SCHEME to help refugee doctors work in Scotland has now been extended to dentists.
Data opt-out for patients in England
THE “national data opt-out” has been launched in England allowing patients to refuse to have their confidential information used for research or planning purposes.
Private hospitals ordered to improve patient safety
PRIVATE hospitals in England have been warned by the health secretary to “get their house in order and improve safety”.
GMC updates revalidation guidance to address concerns
THE GMC has updated its guidance on revalidation to address concerns raised in a detailed review.
Inequality gap in child tooth decay
NEW data in England has revealed an almost 10-fold difference between some local authorities in the prevalence of child tooth decay.
No exemption for dental practices on need for data protection officer
THERE will be no exemption for dental practices in the requirement for all UK primary care providers to have a dedicated data protection officer (DPO).
GMC recognises personal impact of complaints
AN independent review into the personal impact on doctors subject to fitness to practise procedures has led the GMC to make changes in the way it investigates complaints.
New mandatory data security toolkit
A NEW Data Security and Protection Toolkit has been launched by NHS Digital which all organisations in England with access to NHS patient data and systems must complete to help keep patient information safe.
Decline in continuity of care across general practice in England
A STUDY of GP practices in England found an overall decline in continuity of care between 2012 and 2017.
New research into GMC referrals
NEW research has been commissioned to find out why some doctors – particularly those who are black, Asian or minority ethnic (BME) – are referred to the General Medical Council by their employers more often than others.