United Kingdom Edition March 15-21, 2010 News & Opinions 7 he had to produce photoID, but was not allowed to leave until this was produced, so his wife had to leave work, and bring a passport from home to the hospital. Many intelligent readers could not count how many human rights had been trashed in this incident. The dentist has now complained to the chair of the Trust, and no doubt there will be more information to follow. This seems to be a warning as to how occupational health deals with dentists. One the best pieces of advice was to anyone faced with this situation – produce your mobile phone with voice recorder, even if you don’t know how to make this work, remind the threatening nurse that she does not have your consent, and you are recording the conversation. To find out what happens next… join and read at http:// www.gdpuk.com. DT GDPUK round-up The GDPUK online community is always keen to air and share its views, but this month members reveal an anarchic side, says Tony Jacobs T he spector of HTM 01-05 has really made a difference. Colleagues are making all sorts of plans, some with their tongue in cheek, and sometimes wishing for a revolution. One discussion started with the concept of practising “underground” – could this be done in modern Britain? Only treat a limited number of people you know, ask them to maintain secrecy, deregister from the GDC, the PCT and all the paraphernalia of dental governance, hide from business rates, the taxman, banks, CQC. Cut governance costs, maintain standards, how much would fees reduce? Is it possible, would the snoopers find the dentist and what would happen? Intriguing? Jail? HIV. The dentist would then not be allowed to work until the results were in. When a discussion fol- lowed, the nurse warned him he could not leave until he had given blood for this purpose. In addition, We are now accepting applications for 2011 Thoughts of civil disobedience with regard to the dreaded HTM document are rising. Will dentists march on Parliament? The British Dental Journal editor called for colleagues to create a quiet revolution by telling every patient what this political plan would cost each patient, without spoon-feeding his readers on how to go about this. How much patients’ money will be wasted? Plus the environmental cost is huge, the thought of which alarms a further group of patients. ‘Many intelligent readers could not count how many human rights had been trashed in this incident.’ A NICE topic One GDPUK reader reminded us all that it is possible for anyone to suggest topics to NICE for their consideration, using a form on the NICE website. A number of GDPUKers have now done this, and more will be sought to do so. It is simple – there are many reasons why this document is political, and does not lead to a health gain for the patient. Linked to the odorous HTM, an alarming tale was told by a dentist trying to conform with its regulations. He went to occupational health to have a blood test for Hepatitis B antibody, titre. The nurse explained a number of things, checked for BCG scar, tried to administer MMR vaccine, was rebuffed, then announced she would test for HepB, HepC and Two of the UK’s most respected education and academic organisations have joined forces to provide an innovative, technology driven MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Smile-on, the UK’s pre-eminent healthcare education provider and the University of Manchester, one of the top twenty-five universities in the world, have had the prescience to collaborate in providing students with the best of everything – lecturers, online technology, live sessions and support. Convenience The majority of the learning resources on this programme will be online. The masters will combine interactive distance learning, webinars, live learning and print. Ownership The programme is designed to encourage the student to take responsibility for his/her own learning. The emphasis is on a self-directed learning approach. Community Students will be able to communicate with a diverse multi-ethnic global community of peers, with who they will also share residential get-togethers in fantastic settings around the world. Hands-on Together Opportunity This innovative programme establishes the academic and clinical parameters and standards for restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Students will leave with a world recognised MSc. Online Face to Face Call Smile-on to find out more: tel: 020 7400 8989 email: info@smile-on.com web: www.smile-on.com/msc