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Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia
Time to read article: 2 mins
A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief.
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Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form?
Time to read article: 4 mins
GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.
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Articles and features
29/06/2023
Consent and capacity
Consent and capacity
Time to read article: 8 mins
Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid
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Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traffic accident
Time to read article: 2 mins
Retired consultant Dr Gibbons* and his registrar daughter Dr Brinkley* contact Medical Protection when they receive a request from the Coroner for statements.
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Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence
Time to read article: 3 mins
Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council.
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The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them)
Time to read article: 10 mins
Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them.
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Articles and features
14/11/2019
Tackling stress
Tackling stress
Time to read article: 2 mins
The effects of stress are felt by thousands of health professionals. Here are our top tips on spotting the signs and dealing with stress.
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Articles and features
08/10/2019
Follow the leader
Follow the leader
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how.
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