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Playfulness

August 7, 2014
I work at a number of practices and also travel around and talk to general dental practitioners in postgraduate venues. Nearly everywhere I go, stress is palpable in the air…
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Article on Recruitment

August 6, 2014
It’s often recognised by employers that staff are their greatest asset, so following the correct recruitment process is essential to you recruiting the right person to the right job. If…
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Dementia Care: A Basic ‘Primer’ on Biological Aspects of a Dementia – pt. two

August 4, 2014
Last week we began to look at some of the biological causes of dementia, in particular we singled out the primary dementias and concentrated on DAT. The week before we…
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CQC Inspections. Consistent. Fair. Transparent. So Why the Lack of an Appeal Process?

August 1, 2014
After a fairly stressful CQC inspection, I wanted to challenge a judgement on my soon-to-be published report. I began searching the internet to find information on the CQCs appeal process…
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What are we Doing so Wrong?

August 1, 2014
Imagine a major company which sells products that people really need in order to live healthy and comfortable lives. Everyone that does not use their services either has pain or…
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Five a Day is Still the Way

August 1, 2014
We all know fruit and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fibre, and that we should be consuming more. Readers may remember a blog earlier this year discussing a study of…
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What to Expect From a CQC Inspection

July 31, 2014
On the radar I’m sure many practices believe that other types of organisations and healthcare providers will be inspected before they are but they couldn’t be more wrong. GP practices…
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“I am Tired of Telling Them”

July 31, 2014
How often have I heard this – most recently in connection with fire doors left wedged open? Telling is often not enough, especially if bad habits are well established. So…
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