Articles and features 04/12/2013 The 12 Risks of Christmas Preview Article The 12 Risks of Christmas Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview “On the first day of Christmas my Consultant said to me…” Christmas can be a challenging time for foundation doctors in hospitals. Medicolegal Adviser Dr Clare Redmond advises on how to survive the festive season. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Practice Matters Competence Career planning
Factsheet 01/10/2013 HSC complaints procedure – Hospital setting Preview Article HSC complaints procedure – Hospital setting Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Complaints in health and social care: standards and guidelines for resolution and learning (2009) aims to provide a simple, consistent approach for staff who handle complaints, and for patients who raise complaints across all health and social care services. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Geriatric Medicine Renal Medicine Paediatrics Oncology Rheumatology & Bone Disorders
Factsheet 01/10/2013 Report writing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Report writing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Coroner’s inquest or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Complaints Issues & conflict management Claims Use Guidelines Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 05/09/2013 Robodoc Preview Article Robodoc Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Patient safety in healthcare has never been more in the spotlight. Events such as the Stafford Hospital scandal and the subsequent Francis Report have raised awareness that at times patients receive suboptimal care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Managing clinical risk General Surgery
Articles and features 04/09/2013 The Apprentice Preview Article The Apprentice Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview New GP Dr Laura Davison took a career break to become a jungle GP in Mexico. Here’s what happened Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Issues & conflict management Practice Matters Communication GP locum
Articles and features 04/09/2013 Test your knowledge Preview Article Test your knowledge Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Practice Matters Training & cpd Competence
Articles and features 01/09/2013 MPS dilemma – Is it ok to physically restrain a patient? Preview Article MPS dilemma – Is it ok to physically restrain a patient? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Clarke contacted MPS when she encountered issues when an elderly patient tried to leave. She tells her story. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management New Doctor Managing clinical risk Professionalism Communication Patients
Articles and features 08/08/2013 The medical law and ethics that pertain to safe prescribing Preview Article The medical law and ethics that pertain to safe prescribing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bowm, MPS Director of Policy and Communications, provides a reminder of the importance of following GMC guidance when prescribing medication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/08/2013 Parental responsibility - Wales Preview Article Parental responsibility - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Wales Consent Confidentiality Ethics Communication
01/07/2013 Recording consent and consent forms Preview Article Recording consent and consent forms Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Apart from certain treatments carried out under the Mental Health Act and some forms of fertility treatment, there is no legal requirement to obtain written consent, but most health organisations have policies stipulating when written consent should be obtained. Employees are expected to be familiar with these and adhere to them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Use Guidelines
Articles and features 24/06/2013 The legal importance of good medical records Preview Article The legal importance of good medical records Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS Director of Policy and Communications, examines why keeping accurate, detailed records is so important when it comes to continuity of care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Record keeping
Articles and features 04/06/2013 Test your knowledge Preview Article Test your knowledge Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Training & cpd Competence Career planning
Articles and features 04/06/2013 Social Media Black Hole Preview Article Social Media Black Hole Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The GMC’s latest advice around social media has caused much debate. Here chair of the GMC, Professor Sir Peter Rubin responds to the criticism, and new GP Dr Laura Davison comments on the guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Practice Matters Use Guidelines General practice Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 04/06/2013 From the case files Preview Article From the case files Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview The GMC’s latest Good Medical Practice reflects the ever-changing demands of modern healthcare provision, says Dr Rachel Birch, and these two cases illustrate two areas where the GMC has expanded its guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Medical Records Decision Making GP locum General practice Record keeping
Articles and features 04/06/2013 A day in the life of... Dr Richard Vautrey Preview Article A day in the life of... Dr Richard Vautrey Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Deputy chair of the BMA Dr Richard Vautrey gives an insight into his busy life Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Practice Matters Professionalism GP locum
Articles and features 01/06/2013 The power is in your hands Preview Article The power is in your hands Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In April the clinical landscape of the NHS will undertake the biggest change since its inception in 1948. In his analysis of the changes, Dr Simon Abrams raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making Practice Matters CQC compliance General practice Issues & conflict management Ethics
Articles and features 01/06/2013 Preparing for CQC inspections Preview Article Preparing for CQC inspections Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview MPS clinical risk manager Diane Baylis shares risk advice for practices in how to prepare for a CQC inspection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance General practice Practice Matters CQC compliance
Articles and features 01/06/2013 Doctor’s orders vs patient choice Preview Article Doctor’s orders vs patient choice Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Earn CPD points by reading this feature on shared decision making. Dr Paul Nisselle explores how to move from bedside to beside Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Practice Matters General practice Consent GP locum Decision Making
Factsheet 01/06/2013 Dealing with non-compliant patients Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A doctor’s primary concern is to do their best for their patients; this includes giving advice and treatment, and arranging investigations in accordance with the current evidence base and the patient’s best interests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Patients Scotland England Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/05/2013 Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Northern Ireland Preview Article Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Certain circumstances can mean you are obliged to disclose information about a patient, even if you do not have their consent; under other circumstances, disclosure may be justifiable. This factsheet gives you further information about these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Consent Managing clinical risk Confidentiality Issues & conflict management
01/05/2013 Access to medical reports Preview Article Access to medical reports Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Doctors may, on occasion, receive a request from a patient’s employer for a medical report to be delivered directly to the HR department, without the patient seeing it. However, before any medical report can be provided, you must be satisfied that the patient has given valid consent to the release of the information. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources Consent Generic Medicine Wales
Articles and features 20/04/2013 The apprentice Preview Article The apprentice Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Laura Davison, a GP registrar from Milton Keynes, shares her thoughts on topical issues facing GP trainees. Here she explores how to break the ice in general practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Communication Issues & conflict management GP locum Practice Matters
Articles and features 09/04/2013 Advanced care plans in dementia Preview Article Advanced care plans in dementia Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Paula–Jane Marrett, Dr Fiona Boyd and Beverley Chapman recently won the poster competition at the annual Patient Safety Congress. They share their research and findings Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Communication Professionalism Practice Matters General practice
Articles and features 06/04/2013 Removing patients Preview Article Removing patients Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview More than half of UK practices have removed patients from their practice list in the last three years. Medicolegal adviser Dr Jayne Molodynski investigates Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Communication GP locum Patients Use Guidelines General practice