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EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Protection is more than defence. To protect our members we provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you avoid complaints, claims and litigation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Consultant Conference 2019
Dublin |
Dates:
18 – 18 May, 2019
MASTERING WORKSHOPS
Our Mastering workshops are expertly facilitated, using a blend of presentations, small group discussions and activities, case studies, reflective exercises and opportunities to rehearse skills.
Medical records for secondary care clinicians
Medication errors and safer prescribing
Achieving safer and reliable practice
Medical records for general practitioners
Mastering difficult interactions with patients
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MASTERCLASSES
Our Masterclasses are tailored one-day events for consisting of
interactive and practical sessions, with the aim to enhance skills in achieving more effective consultations and handling of adverse outcomes.
Risk Management Masterclass for General Surgeons
Risk Management Masterclass for General Practitioners
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RISK MANAGEMENT
FOR PRIMARY CARE
CLINICAL RISK
SELF ASSESSMENTS
Improve the quality of patient care and reduce exposure to unnecessary risk with our facilitated risk assessments.
Repeat Prescribing Risk Assessment and Workshop
Infection Control in Primary Care
Clinical Risk Self Assessments for General Practices
Infection Control Risk Assessment and Workshop
Clinical Risk Assessments for Out of Hours Organisations
WHOLE-PRACTICE
WORKSHOPS
Minimising risk and complying with national standards are priorities for your practice. We can help you highlight risk and target improvement.
Learning From Events
Managing Conflict and Aggression in General Practice
Your Repeat Prescribing Journey – Reduce Your Practice Risks
Making Your Practice Safe
Practical Guide to Risk Management in Primary Care
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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Consultancy and risk management services for your organisation.
Medical records for secondary care clinicians
ONLINE LEARNING
As a busy clinician we know it is a challenge to fit in training and development. Our online programme of interactive modules can be accessed at a time and place to suit you.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
360 SERIES
Our Risk Assessment 360 Series is a range of 10-minute online surveys to help your whole team aim for total safety in three key areas of General Practice.
Test Result 360
Infection Control 360
Safety Culture 360
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