Dento-Legal Introduction to the NHS (sw-20-10-05-04)

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SubjectMedico-legal / ethics
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to inform and update those returning or who are new to dental practice in the UK of current ethical and dento-legal requirements. This course is open to all and the speaker will be Brian Westbury Dentolegal Consultant, Academic Dean Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine RCP.
VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeMonday 5 October 2020, 10:00 to 16:00
LecturerMr Brian Westbury  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeB
Course styleLecture
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£30.00
Aims

To inform and update participants on how to avoid problems that are avoidable and how to manage mistakes in relation to dental negligence.

Objectives

To update participants on-

1- GDC Standards, requirements and procedures.

2- Confidentiality.

3- Working with colleagues and referring patients appropriately.

4- Dealing with complaints.

5- Principles of good record keeping.

6- Consent.

7- Current NHS regulations for provision of treatment .

8- Negligence.

9- Basic UK employment law.

Learning outcomes

To enable participants to work within the GDC standards and realise the consequences if the standards are not followed.