Advice centre

Kirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive

Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice

Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his advice on what to think about when interacting with other healthcare professionals

One of the greatest challenges a doctor will face during their career is in ensuring they respond well when things go wrong. Even the most experienced doctors make mistakes but it can be particularly difficult to deal with when you are one of the more junior members of the team.

Dr Conor Kenny shares his experience of trusting his gut instinct during Accident and Emergency rotation as an F2.

This month: Dr Guy Rughani tells about his experience of raising concerns about weekend cover as an F1.

The Namibia desert between Luderwitz and Walvis Bay has the highest sand dunes and the lowest average precipitation in the world. There are no permanent inhabitants – it’s simply too hot.

Miss Francesca Th’ng and Mr Marios Patronis share the case of Mrs A, who sadly died following the insertion of a chest drain after surgery

Dr Caroline Whymark describes her first day in theatre.