Factsheet 30/01/2015 Access to health records - Northern Ireland Preview Article Access to health records - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Providing access to medical records is essentially a confidentiality issue; therefore, the starting point is whether or not the patient has consented to disclosure. If not, access should be denied, unless there is some other clear justification for allowing access. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Data Protection Medical Records Northern Ireland Confidentiality Ethics
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Lasting Powers of Attorney - England and W... Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Lasting Powers of Attorney - England and Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act (MCA ) creates a new form of power of attorney – Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which gives another individual the authority to make decisions for an individual who now lacks capacity. This factsheet gives you more information about LPAs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Ethics England Wales
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Court of Protection and deputies Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Court of Protection and deputies Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act (the Act) established the Court of Protection, whose role it is to protect individuals who lack capacity and make rulings on difficult decisions about their care and welfare. This factsheet gives you more information about the role of the Court of Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales England Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Northern Ireland
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions - England Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions - England Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview An advance decision (“living will”) to refuse future medical treatment – should the patient then lack capacity – can be made by a person who is over 18 and who has capacity. This factsheet gives further information about advance decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication England Compliance Generic Medicine Ethics
Factsheet 22/01/2015 Safe prescribing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Safe prescribing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medication errors account for approximately 20% of all clinical negligence claims against doctors in both primary and secondary care. The costs associated with adverse events and inappropriate prescribing have been estimated at more than £750 million per year. This factsheet gives advice about avoiding prescribing errors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Negligence Claims Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Consent
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Statement of fitness for work - Northern Ireland Preview Article Statement of fitness for work - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Fit note is an informal name for the Statement of Fitness for Work. The Statement intends to advise patients who are on sick leave for more than seven days on whether, with extra support from their employer, they could return to work. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Patients Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Use Guidelines General practice
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality – General principles - Wales Preview Article Confidentiality – General principles - Wales Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure, disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Issues & conflict management GP locum Wales Managing clinical risk Consent
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality – General principles - Scotland Preview Article Confidentiality – General principles - Scotland Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure; disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Consent Ethics General practice Issues & conflict management Scotland
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality - General principles - England Preview Article Confidentiality - General principles - England Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure, disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Compliance Confidentiality GP locum Ethics Medicine student
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality – General principles - Northern Ireland Preview Article Confidentiality – General principles - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure; disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Wales Use Guidelines Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Data Protection
Factsheet 05/01/2015 Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. This factsheet outlines the main stages in the legal process of a claim and what it means for you. If you receive a complaint, and this is not being dealt with by your NHS or other employer, you should contact MPS immediately. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Generic Medicine Negligence Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Professionalism
Factsheet 04/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Wales Equipment Managing clinical risk Health & safety
Factsheet 03/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - England Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment Health & safety Managing clinical risk General Surgery
News and updates 23/10/2014 Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Preview Article Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This guidance from MPS has been prepared in light of the current concerns about the Ebola virus. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines
Articles and features 02/10/2014 From the case files... Preview Article From the case files... Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters GP locum Record keeping Decision Making Medical Records General practice
Articles and features 01/10/2014 The Apprentice Preview Article The Apprentice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In her last column, our columnist Laura Davison, talks about her experiences of being a new GP. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Practice Matters GP locum General practice
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Scotland Professionalism General practice Ethics Medicine student
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Preview Article Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Surgery consultations, home visits, emergency department admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. This factsheet is designed to help members know how to act and who to contact when they suspect children are at risk of or are experiencing harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Managing clinical risk Use Guidelines Issues & conflict management Patients
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Controlled drugs - Scotland Preview Article Controlled drugs - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Prescribing Generic Medicine Scotland
11/09/2014 Preparing for a nightshift Preview Article Preparing for a nightshift Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, gives junior doctors guidance on the best way to prepare for a night shift. She explains what they need before, during and after to ensure the shift runs smoothly. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Professionalism
11/09/2014 How to handover safely Preview Article How to handover safely Close Preview Handover is a critical time when things can go wrong. Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, shares advice on what information should be handed over to the team coming on, while highlighting the importance of good communication. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Generic Medicine Handover Communication Managing clinical risk
01/09/2014 Communicating with patients by text message - Northern Ireland Preview Article Communicating with patients by text message - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Text messaging allows practices to target and contact hundreds of patients within minutes. Patients can respond by text with replies automatically forwarded to a specified email address. Many practices are signing up to using a text messaging service to inform patients of appointments, flu vaccinations etc. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Communication Northern Ireland Practice management Consent Confidentiality
Articles and features 29/08/2014 Junior Doctors need more support if we are to banish the stigma assoc... Preview Article Junior Doctors need more support if we are to banish the stigma associated with Black Wednesday Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, MPS Medical Director, says junior doctors need more support from senior staff during their first days in the job. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine