I have done a number of evening , half day and whole day talks on NHS regulation either on my own or with Dick Birkin when we run them for the BDA. This is the most recent talk given in October 2019. Of significance, is the NHS BSA review of a number of areas of claiming done by practices. This review will continue...
This is the basis of a presentation I give on complaints. It looks at the triggers for complaints and then looks at the legal framework around complaints in the NHS as well as what the GDC and CQC expect from practices. Loading... Taking too...
I wrote this Opinion piece for the BDJ to raise some important unintended consequences of introducing NHS primary care dental services for more complex treatments like endodontics, oral surgery and periodontology. Whilst the idea is excellent in principle a sit provides high quality care for NHS patients it also has...
Since November 1st 2016, Case Examiners have started work at the General Dental Council. This presentation looks at the legal tests applied in assessing a registrant fitness to practice upon receipt of a complaint and the powers the GDC have as a result of the Dentists Act.