News and updates 22/10/2018 Doctors can now prescribe patients medicinal cannabis as of November Preview Article Doctors can now prescribe patients medicinal cannabis as of November Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview But what are the rules surrounding this and what do doctors need to know? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Prescribing
Casebook 29/08/2017 A dark day for psychiatry? Preview Article A dark day for psychiatry? Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Last year a French psychiatrist was charged with manslaughter after failing to recognise the danger posed by her patient. Sara Williams investigates how to balance the interests of risky patients and the public Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Managing clinical risk Investigations Patients Casebook
Articles and features 14/04/2015 Is simulation training evolution or revolution? Preview Article Is simulation training evolution or revolution? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview James Tomlinson, a simulation fellow in surgery, argues that we need to look outside the medical world to enhance our understanding and utilisation of simulation training Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Managing clinical risk Treatment Planning New Doctor
Case report 20/01/2014 The twisted knee Preview Article The twisted knee Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms C, a 42-year-old risk manager, fell from her horse whilst out riding. At the time of the fall she felt her left knee twist, as her left foot had been caught in the stirrup. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Treatment Planning Casebook General practice Managing clinical risk Investigations
Articles and features 09/04/2013 Advanced care plans in dementia Preview Article Advanced care plans in dementia Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Paula–Jane Marrett, Dr Fiona Boyd and Beverley Chapman recently won the poster competition at the annual Patient Safety Congress. They share their research and findings Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Treatment Planning Professionalism General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 04/01/2012 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... Professionalism Treatment Planning New Doctor Training & cpd Managing clinical risk Competence
Case report 01/05/2011 Tomorrow is too late Preview Article Tomorrow is too late Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Six-year-old FM underwent a left Salter’s osteotomy to treat the developmental dysplasia of his hip. Mr R, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, performed the procedure. Prior to it, he discussed the risks and benefits of this operation with FM’s parents and recorded it all in the clinical notes. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Negligence Treatment Planning Managing clinical risk Communicate
Case report 01/05/2011 Avoiding unnecessary surgery Preview Article Avoiding unnecessary surgery Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs A, 50, had initially consulted her GP with heartburn and some minor weight loss. A gastroscopy was performed and demonstrated Grade A oesophagitis with a small hiatus hernia. Mrs A was started on a proton pump inhibitor; however, her symptoms persisted and she asked to see a specialist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Treatment Planning Managing clinical risk Gastroenterology
Case report 01/05/2010 A false reassurance Preview Article A false reassurance Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr P was a 30-year-old high-earning banker, married with three dependants. He had a one-year history of rheumatoid arthritis, for which he took methotrexate. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Emergency Medicine Treatment Planning Managing clinical risk Claims Prescribing
Case report 01/02/2006 Brachial plexus injury Preview Article Brachial plexus injury Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs J was unhappy with the appearance of her midriff and attended a cosmetic surgery clinic for advice. She was seen by a nurse who told her that she would be a good candidate for abdominal liposuction. After a brief consultation with Dr X, specialist cosmetic surgeon, Mrs J gave her consent to go ahead with the procedure. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making Managing clinical risk Negligence Treatment Planning
Case report 01/02/2005 The forgotten problem Preview Article The forgotten problem Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Physicians often care for patients with extremely complex clinical presentations and multiple diagnoses. In such a situation, it can be hard to keep track of all the relevant problems and investigation results. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Treatment Planning Emergency Medicine Managing clinical risk Handover