DFT Wythenshawe - BDA (NW150305FWM)

1. Why your professional association is important
2. The Future
3. Ethics

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Trainee

Why your professional association is important:

• To provide an introduction to the benefits of belonging to the BDA, as a professional body and as a trade union

The Future:

To discuss

• the change in dentistry, in legislation and regulation and in the world at large
• the objectives and design of the current NHS contract pilots
• the measures defined in the quality component of proposed new contract
• the impact of the likely future changes around working lives both on the profession generally and specifically to young dentists, and
• the importance of enhanced skills will be emphasised

Ethics:

• FD's will be asked to share their experiences so far, of reconciling everyday practice with their ethical obligations. 
• FD's may raise issues such as quality of care, patient choice, financial constraints and pressures, consent, confidentiality, unproven techniques and dealing with underperformance.

Ethics:

• To discuss honesty, trust, professionalism, integrity, GDC guidance and medical ethical principles (pure ethics) both in the workplace and in our private lives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Why your professional association is important:

• To learn the importnace of ethics, the dangers of isolation and the need for advice and support throughout an FD's career

The Future:

• FD's will understand the importance of career pathways, workforce changes, direct access, skill mix and contractual changes on their lives.  Delegates shoudl understand the impact of macro-economic factors on healthcare policy and the driving forces behind the Department of Health policy-making.

Ethics:

• FD's will have a better understanding of ethical principles, professionalism, trust and aGDS guidance on ethics.