P360 Raising Concerns in Dentistry

About This Course

This recorded webinar aims to raise awareness of whistleblowing and to discuss what our obligations are as dental professionals.

The speakers will discuss scenarios showing how to identify unethical behaviour and when and how to raise concerns.

They will also explore where to go for support and advice, and what legal protections there are available for whistleblowers.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of whistleblowing is what the obligations are as dental professionals. An overview of how to identify unethical behaviour and when and how to raise concerns, as well as where to go for support and advice, and what legal protections there are available for whistleblowers, is given.

Objectives

• Understand the role of whistleblowing in maintaining dental ethics and patient safety.
• Explore the legal protections for whistleblowers in the UK, including PIDA.
• Identify potential whistleblowing situations and how to report these, including how to promote local resolution in dental practice.
• Promote and actively participate in a culture that supports whistleblowing to promote ethical behaviour and patient safety.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this webinar, you will have an understanding of how to best raise concerns in dentistry and the legal protections available.

GDC Development Outcomes