Whistleblowing

The freedom to speak

Sally Khawaja and Beth Carter discuss the importance of raising concerns within dentistry.

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Thousands of mothers receiving gag orders for workplace discrimination and bullying

Women stood on the steps of the Royal Courts of Justice in London on May 14, 2024, in a campaign led by Pregnant Then Screwed and Can’t Buy My Silence...

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Just under a third of Brits have experienced or witnessed workplace bias

A recent survey conducted by an online compliance training company, Skillcast, revealed statistics regarding bias in the workplace among UK residents....

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GDC investigates York dentist following claims made by whistleblower

​A York dentist must work under supervision whilst the General Dental Council (GDC) investigate 'serious and wide-ranging concerns' about her and her...

Workplace whistleblowing – would you?

Dentist Alfie Chan has been a designated safeguarding officer since 2010. Here, he answers some FAQs about the nuances of reporting concerns and...

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Retaining and destroying patient records

Complaints and claims for clinical negligence can arise many years after treatment and, in the absence of records, it may be difficult or impossible...

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Whistleblowing: putting patients first

Attitudes to whistleblowing are changing in all businesses, including dentistry. Dental nurses need to know when to metaphorically put the whistle to...

Managing child abuse and neglect in dental practice

Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24

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The role of the dental nurse in raising concerns

This article is the fourth in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe...