Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints fitness to practise Professionalism GMC
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Social media Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills at medical school will stand you in good stead as a doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communicate
Articles and features 03/02/2021 Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Preview Article Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Some medical professionals are now acting as social media influencers – using their social media profiles to generate interest in topics, products, brands and services. As with all online communication it is an area that offers benefits and risks. Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks into the issue further Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Professionalism
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Casebook General practice Conflict management Professionalism Communicate
Articles and features 14/11/2019 Tackling stress Preview Article Tackling stress Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The effects of stress are felt by thousands of health professionals. Here are our top tips on spotting the signs and dealing with stress. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Decision Making Training & cpd Career planning New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 08/10/2019 Follow the leader Preview Article Follow the leader Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Competence Professionalism Training & cpd Negotiating & influencing Decision Making
Articles and features 03/10/2019 A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Preview Article A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Thinking of a career in emergency general surgery? Read Dr Mike Davies' account of working in ESGU. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Competence Professionalism Emergency Medicine New Doctor Career planning
Articles and features 03/10/2019 How to work in anaesthetics Preview Article How to work in anaesthetics Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Wondering what it's like to be an Anaesthetist? Dr Aidan O'Donnell and Dr Chris MacDonald provide an insight into what it's all about. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career planning Anaesthetics
Articles and features 12/08/2019 A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Preview Article A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Beatrice Baiden shares her experiences of working in palliative care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Palliative Care Professionalism Training & cpd Treatment Planning New Doctor
Articles and features 05/08/2019 A day in the life of an F2 in neurosurgery Preview Article A day in the life of an F2 in neurosurgery Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Varun Shankar gives an insight into a busy day on the neurosurgery wards. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Neurology & Neurosurgery Career planning Competence Generic Medicine
Articles and features 01/08/2019 How to work in psychiatry Preview Article How to work in psychiatry Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Behind misunderstandings and stigma attached to psychiatry, there is a fascinating and rewarding career to be found, write Dr Liz Ewins and Dr Dan Hodgson. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Psychiatry Professionalism New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 22/07/2019 Surviving your foundation years Preview Article Surviving your foundation years Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Articles and features 19/07/2019 Being a paediatrician Preview Article Being a paediatrician Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Michele Afif, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, reflects on her experiences of working in paediatrics Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Professionalism Career planning Paediatrics
Articles and features 18/06/2019 Learning on the job: My top tips Preview Article Learning on the job: My top tips Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Charles Brantly shares his experience of what it takes to learn on the job and become a better doctor each day. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Competence Professionalism
Articles and features 18/06/2019 Power and Responsibility Preview Article Power and Responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Deborah Bowman discusses the pressure and challenge for new doctors as they begin their career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 17/06/2019 Ten essential tips for your foundation years Preview Article Ten essential tips for your foundation years Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Jayne Molodynski provides her top ten tips for surviving your foundation years. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 20/05/2019 Why it’s so important you tell the GMC when you finish your F2 Preview Article Why it’s so important you tell the GMC when you finish your F2 Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Jonathan Bernstein, one of our medicolegal consultants, highlights the consequences of not notifying the GMC when you finish your F2 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism Compliance
Articles and features 20/05/2019 Diary of a new doctor's first night shift Preview Article Diary of a new doctor's first night shift Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Jacqueline Simms’ first night shift as an F2 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career planning Stress
Articles and features 20/05/2019 16 things you should know to help you survive night shifts Preview Article 16 things you should know to help you survive night shifts Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview By taking these steps to properly preparing for a night shift you can minimise the risks for you and your patients, and reduce the likelihood of slipping up. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress Professionalism Career planning
Factsheet 19/12/2018 NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Preview Article NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The regulations on NHS complaints in Wales are designed to make complaints handling open and accountable, fair and proportionate, and patient-focused. The emphasis is on resolving concerns in a timely fashion, openly and honestly, and a philosophy of “investigate once, investigate well”. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Wales Professionalism Ethics
Factsheet 19/12/2018 Medication Preview Article Medication Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Scotland England Wales Ethics Northern Ireland
Factsheet 11/12/2018 Duty of candour and reporting concerns Preview Article Duty of candour and reporting concerns Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism England Ethics Wales Scotland Northern Ireland
Factsheet 07/12/2018 Confidentiality Preview Article Confidentiality Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Patients Confidentiality England Northern Ireland Wales