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Controlled drugs - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
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.
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Articles and features
04/02/2013
Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings
Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings
Time to read article: 2 mins
Consent for taking photographs and making recordings is vital, explains MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw.
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Removing patients from the practice list - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
Removing patients from the practice list is an emotive issue, risking criticism from bodies such as the Ombudsman, the GMC and the media and should only be used as a last resort. The reasons for removing a patient from the list can be varied, but it should not be in response to patients lodging a complaint or failing to comply with treatment.
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