Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Medicine student
Articles and features 05/03/2019 Electives packing list Preview Article Electives packing list Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview We have put together the following basic packing checklist for you to refer to. This is by no means exhaustive, but there are some useful ideas. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Career planning
Advice booklet 27/06/2017 Supporting you through your foundation years Preview Article Supporting you through your foundation years () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection has drawn on the experiences of other doctors and expert advice from our risk management professionals to bring you this guide to use during your foundation year. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Northern Ireland Review Documentation Use Guidelines Medicine student Wales
Articles and features 14/07/2016 Advice on applying for funding for your elective Preview Article Advice on applying for funding for your elective Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read about a members experience on applying for funding for your elective. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Medicine student
Articles and features 14/07/2016 Top 10 things to consider when planning an elective Preview Article Top 10 things to consider when planning an elective Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Career planning
Factsheet 15/05/2015 Consent - The basics - England Preview Article Consent - The basics - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Respect for patients’ autonomy is expressed in consent law; to impose care or treatment on people without respecting their wishes and right to self-determination is not only unethical, but illegal. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Medicine student Consent
Articles and features 14/04/2015 A day in the life of a medical student in theatre Preview Article A day in the life of a medical student in theatre Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Caroline Whymark describes her first day in theatre. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Competence General Surgery Medicine student New Doctor
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality - General principles - England Preview Article Confidentiality - General principles - England Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure, disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Ethics Generic Medicine GP locum Compliance Confidentiality
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Medicine student GP locum Managing clinical risk Ethics Professionalism
Case report 22/09/2014 It's good to talk Preview Article It's good to talk Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview This case report was sent in by a reader, focusing on the importance of keeping clear medical records, good communication and working within your own limits. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... System Errors Complaints Managing clinical risk Medical Records Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medicine student
Case report 01/09/2007 Too keen to close Preview Article Too keen to close Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr P was a 17-year-old student who attended the Minor Injuries Unit at his local A&E department after a fight. He walked in and sat in the waiting area with a friend. The triage nurse offered him some analgesia but he refused it. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... System Errors Medicine student Managing clinical risk Negligence Emergency Medicine Diagnosis