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  • Immunity removed for expert witnesses - 9 May 2011

    A decision by the Supreme Court has seen the right to immunity for breach of duty for expert witnesses abolished after more than 400 years. Despite this, it is important that expert witnesses remember that their duty to the court remains the same.

  • DDU Journal April 2011 - 20 April 2011

    In this edition of the DDU Journal we look at how accepting a police caution might affect your career, discuss the contentious issue of whether or not dentists can call themselves ‘Dr’ and advise on how text messaging can be controversial.

  • Clinical Negligence – the legal process explained - 1 January 2011

    This pdf version of our guide is designed for members facing allegations of clinical negligence. It's a unique source of information and contains practical and supportive advice for members about all stages of the litigation process.

  • Don't mention the 'B' word - 9 December 2010

    Dental practices offering non-surgical cosmetic services should take care not to mention prescription-only medicines by name in their publicity materials.

  • Reporting criminal convictions and cautions - 3 November 2010

    A criminal conviction or caution while at dental school may mean you are unable to finish the course but as you can see below, it could also have serious implications for your ability to register with the General Dental Council and your future career.

  • Memory sticks and data protection - 24 September 2010

    The danger of carrying confidential patient information on a portable storage device was highlighted recently when a junior doctor lost an unencrypted USB stick containing details of patients’ conditions and medication which he had intended to forward electronically from home.

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