Telephone consultations – MPS article in March’s Medical Chronicle
10 Mar 2014
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Delivery of clinical care via telephone is becoming more common but the practice carries unique risks to both doctor and patient, says Charlotte Hudson.
Delivery of clinical care via telephone is becoming more common but the practice carries unique risks to both doctor and patient.
A full clinical assessment is not possible by telephone but if the limitations of the telephone consultation are recognised, and a careful history taken and documented, patients can be managed in a reasonable, appropriate and safe way. Medical Protection Society writer, Charlotte Hudson, looks further into the issue.
Visit page 38 of the Medical Chronicle to read the article in full >>
