Introduction to NHS Module 6–Communication, Law, Ethics and Complaint Handling (INOX260516)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aims of this course are to improve learners’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, carers, the public and other professionals; to help learners understand the principles of GDC publications on standards for dental professionals; to improve learners’ ability to avoid and manage complaints in accordance with GDC and NHS standards:
Additional informationObjectives:
• To provide training in the basic principles and application of skilful communication in practice, and explain how good communication reduces complaints
• To provide information and advice on how to deal professionally with complaints, and explore the structure of a complaint including why complaints arise
• To investigate how dealing promptly and positively with complaints can be a practice builder
• To review the current GDC standards of conduct, performance and ethics that govern dental professionals
To examine the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and appropriate moral values.

This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists are also invited to attend this essential one day course.

Joe Ingham BDS, GDC 58021, qualified in 1983 from The Royal London Dental Hospital. After working in general practice and acting as a Dental Practice Adviser for the two Berkshire PCTs, Joe now works four days a week as a Dento-Legal Adviser, and also as a tutor at the School of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Eastman Dental Hospital. Joe has a special responsibility for DCP members and is also deputy lead for members in the Caribbean.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 26 May 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Joseph Lawrence Ingham  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Identify why good and ongoing communication promotes patient and public engagement and reduces serious complaints
  2. Outline effective strategies for responding to complaints and concerns, in accordance with GDC and NHS standards, so as to minimise escalation
  3. Explain why complaints are an important part of continuous service improvement and how to use reflective learning models to increase the learning from a complaint
  4. Describe and summarise the key issues relating to conduct, performance and ethics, in accordance with GDC Standards, professionally relevant laws and ethical guidance, so as to meet the GDC’s 9 core ethical principles of practice at all times
  5. Demonstrate ability in the decision-making process, so as to integrate ethical and professional accountability into dentistry