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Is your complaints procedure up to task? We examine why they are so important and explain what needs to be included for them to be effective.
Dental professionals need to understand the risks posed by social media.
An unaddressed data breach is likely to have a significant effect on individuals, and can result in heavy fines for those responsible.
The Data Protection Bill replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and incorporates the requirements of GDPR with certain conditions and exceptions.
What should I do if a patient wants to record a consultation?
Dental practices are directly responsible for the data held on patients.
It's important to be up to date with best practice in data processing, information security and record retention.
The use of cameras in healthcare settings can be problematic because of the need to protect patient confidentiality.
As a dental professional you have a professional, legal and contractual responsibility to protect your patients' confidentiality.