A litigation alternative?
Time to read article: 6 mins
The Scottish Government is exploring the possibility of a no-fault compensation scheme – here Gareth Gillespie looks at how it works in Sweden
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Guiding you through the claims process
Time to read article: 3 mins
Following your feedback, Medical Protection has launched a new way of supporting you if you receive a clinical negligence claim. MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Sam Godwin explains what the changes mean
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Making Your Practice Safe
Time to read article: 1 mins
This workshop will help you to gain a greater understanding of the patient safety culture that exists in your practice, allowing you to identify and target areas for improvement.
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Location: in-house and residential (Read more for further details)
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The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP)
A highly intensive interpersonal skills training programme which greatly enhances doctor-patient communication and creates significant behavioural and attitudinal change.
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Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care
Time to read article: 1 mins
This new workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records.
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Adults with Incapacity Act - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
The Adults with Incapacity Act was introduced in 2000 to safeguard the welfare of adults (age 16 and over) who lack capacity for making their own healthcare decisions, due to a mental disorder or an inability to communicate. This factsheet provides information on how patients with incapacity should be cared for.
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Consent – Children and young people - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
Valid consent is just as important when treating children and young people as it is with adults. In some situations children are able to give consent themselves, and sometimes others need to take the decision on their behalf. This factsheet sets out the basic information to enable you to obtain the appropriate consent from children and young people.
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Reporting gunshot and knife wounds - Scotland
Time to read article: 1 mins
Supplementary GMC guidance to Confidentiality (2009) contains information for healthcare professionals on what to do when reporting gunshot and knife wounds.
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Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm.
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