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Professional Handover – A Simple Template

October 9, 2016
In a previous article we discussed the importance of preparation in the management of medical emergencies in a dental setting. Here we are going to discuss the all-important documentation to…
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Should Voluntary Overtime Be Included in Calculation of Statutory Holiday Pay

October 9, 2016
Following the recent case of Brettle v Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council ET/1300537/15 an Employment Tribunal held that voluntary overtime and other associated payments, could be included in the calculation of…
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The ‘Competent Person’ – Health & Safety

October 9, 2016
Whilst undertaking a recent compliance review audit I was asked the meaning of the word ‘competent person’. This word is often seen and heard in health and safety documentation and…
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Prescribing Health

October 7, 2016
I admired a recent TV documentary where Dr Chris van Tulleken tried to demonstrate to GP’s and their patients that medicines were over-prescribed. He said they are often unnecessary, and…
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Does The Mental Capacity Act Mean We Must Always Let Someone Take Terrible Risks?

October 7, 2016
Jim has a fairly severe learning disability. He can only say a few words; his family often understand what he means, but other people usually don’t. His mum is getting…
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Think Ahead with ACAS Early Conciliation

October 4, 2016
Early conciliation through ACAS was introduced in April 2014 by the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (“Act”) as a way for parties involved in a dispute potentially leading to…
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The Necessity of Policy… Discuss!

October 2, 2016
Please do not throw things at your computer screen once you have read the title. The word itself can conjure up dry crinkled paper with a musty smell and scrooge…
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New Scottish Policy on CPR

October 2, 2016
The medical decision of ‘Do not attempt Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) is a plan discussed with patients and their carers in advance, as to how to treat an irreversible and terminal…
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