Legal and Ethical: Are you keeping fit? Guidance on GDC Fitness to Practice (NW180913P)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectLegal and ethical issues
DescriptionWith registration comes responsibility. This half day course for the dental team will outline the GDC Fitness to Practice legal and ethical requirements and allow you to learn essential practicalities.
Additional information

This interactive session is a mixture of lecture and free discussion of real life cases. It explains what happens in case of non-compliance and how to prevent and manage any unwanted action. Join the discussion, learn and network with your colleagues.

Mike Wanless sits on the Fitness to Practice Panel of the GDC and is an external examiner. He has a PhD in dentist-patient communication

Registration from 1pm

 

VenueCommittee Room 3, Regatta Place, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeThursday 13 September 2018, 13:30 to 17:00
LecturerMr Mike Wanless  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours3:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

To inform delegates about Fitness to Practice, how to be seen to maintain standards and respond appropriately if unwanted patient outcomes are expressed.

Objectives

This interactive session is a mixture of lecture and free discussion of real-life cases. It will deepen your understanding of GDC FtP statistics and procedures, explain what happens in case of non-compliance and clarify how to prevent and manage any unwanted action.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of GDC FtP statistics and procedures

2. recognise the importance of effective communication, rapport building and empathy with patients

3. reduce the likelihood of any unwanted action

4. appropriately respond to a complaint, enquiry or litigation