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The contents of a member’s clinical records are often central to investigations into any complaint, claim or GDC case brought against them, so making accurate and timely notes is of the utmost importance.
CBCT use is popular and highly regulated, so it's important to be aware of the potential dento-legal issues involved. Here's what you need to know.
If you receive an SAR, it can sometimes encompass patient information you shared with the DDU. Here’s our advice on what to include - and what to redact.
We helped answer a member's questions around continuing orthodontic treatment that had been started by another practitioner.
A request for a witness to fact report caused some uncertainties for a DDU member, who called the advice line for help.
It's easy to see the appeal of AI-powered record-keeping in a busy practice. But how do you make sure a time-saving tool doesn't become a risky shortcut?
This webinar delved into the importance of associates, self-employed hygienists and therapists having a good contract with the practice.
Complaints and claims for clinical negligence can arise years after treatment. Without records, it may be difficult or impossible to defend them successfully.
Data protection law imposes a legal duty on those responsible for personal data to store it securely and protect it from unauthorised or unlawful processing.