Cymraeg
English The GDC
States that:
All dental professionals have a professional responsibility to report any treatment or behaviour which might pose a risk to patients or colleagues.
A key part of this is ensuring that there is a culture of openness and honesty. Raising a concern should be input that is welcomed rather than tolerated. It is vital that staff raising a concern are listened to and that the information is acted upon. This type of environment benefits patients, colleagues and the wider health service.
Principle 8 of the https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team covers raising a concern, providing information on:
- How to approach this issue.
- What to expect from employers in the sector.
- When to approach us.
For more information about raising a concern please visit: https://www.gdc-uk.org/raising-concerns/raising-concerns-about-dental-treatment/how-do-i-raise-a-concern-about-a-dental-professional/advice-for-professionals-raising-a-concern
You must raise a concern even if you are not able to control or influence your working environment. Your duty to raise concerns overrides any personal and professional loyalties or concerns you might have (for example, seeming disloyal or being treated differently by your colleagues or managers).
You must not enter into any contract or agreement with your employer or contracting body which contains a ‘gagging clause’ that would prevent you from raising concerns about patient safety or restrict what you could say when raising a concern.
Do remember that your TPD and DFT Associate Dean are available to speak with you about any concerns you may wish to discuss.