Routine antibiotics unnecessary for hip replacement patients

Routine antibiotics unnecessary for hip replacement patients
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), and the American Dental Association(ADA) found that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of antibiotics for patients with orthopaedic implants to prevent infections prior to having dental procedures because there is no direct evidence that routine dental procedures cause prosthetic joint infections.
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Health Committee condemns CQC’s workings

Health Committee condemns CQC’s workings
Stephen Dorrell MP, chair of the Commons Health Committee has described it as ‘extraordinary’ that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) had yet to define its core purpose. A report on the CQC’s performance found a ‘worrying disconnect’ between official inspection results and the real standards experienced by patients. It also failed to communicate the results of its inspections to patients, residents and their families, the report found.

The Committee’s conclusions and recommndations appear below.

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OFT launches campaign on patients’ rights at dentist

OFT launches campaign on patients’ rights at dentist
 

The Office of Fair Trading has launched a new campaign to help patients understand more about their rights when visiting the dentist. The 'Right to Smile' campaign, which is supported by the British Dental Association, private dentistry providers and a number of consumer groups, has been launched to help patients make informed decisions, understand more about their entitlements to NHS treatment, and know what their options are if things go wrong.

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