Good record keeping

19 March 2025

Length: 1:05

Our dento-legal adviser, David Lauder, explored the importance of accurate and compliant dental record-keeping and how to enhance patient care, meet regulatory standards, and reduce legal risks.

Key topics include

• Legal and ethical requirements 
• The retention of clinical records
• Best practices for both digital and paper records
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Compliance with GDC and NHS guidelines

Aims

• To understand the importance of keeping good records and how to do so.
• Have an understanding of the standards set by the profession with respect to good record keeping.

Objectives

• Review the purpose of records and what expectations there are.
• Appreciate the ethical and legal requirements for keeping good records.

Learning outcomes

• At the end of the session, delegates should have an understanding of why clinical records are necessary, as well as what makes an ideal record.

It is anticipated that this will help meet the GDC learning development outcomes A and D.

To get your one hour verifiable CPD, please complete this short test.