Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
Read moreIn this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care.
Read moreIn her last column, our columnist Laura Davison, talks about her experiences of being a new GP.
Read moreThe 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 moreThis 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.
Read moreDr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, gives junior doctors guidance on the best way to prepare for a night shift. She explains what they need before, during and after to ensure the shift runs smoothly.
Read moreIf a patient dies and the death is reportable to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the Procurator Fiscal. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do.
Read moreSupplementary GMC guidance to Confidentiality (2009) contains information for healthcare professionals on what to do when reporting gunshot and knife wounds.
Read moreWith complaints against nurses increasing, clinical risk manager Kate Taylor shares tips on how to decrease risks associated with delegation
Read more“From the case files” features unusual cases and cases with strong learning points. Here we deal with a common question on the MPS helpline – how to deal with a father’s requests to access his child’s records.
Read moreIf a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do.
Read moreTry these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
Read moreMrs H was a 35-year-old teaching assistant who also had two school-aged children. She was obese with a BMI of 40. In 2006, she had seen Dr G with left knee pain. Dr G recorded that on examination her knee was tender over her medial joint line but was otherwise stable. He initially prescribed diclofenac and advised her to lose weight.
Read moreDr Euan Lawson, portfolio GP in Cumbria, explains how a little bit of apathy goes a long way
Read moreComplaints in health and social care: standards and guidelines for resolution and learning (2009) aims to provide a simple, consistent approach for staff who handle complaints, and for patients who raise complaints across all health and social care services.
Read moreOne incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Coroner’s inquest or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report.
Read moreNew GP Dr Laura Davison took a career break to become a jungle GP in Mexico. Here’s what happened
Read moreIn this issue we share a case where a GP got in trouble prescribing for a family member, when a pharmacist reported him to the GMC
Read moreTry these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
Read moreTry these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
Read moreThe GMC’s latest Good Medical Practice reflects the ever-changing demands of modern healthcare provision, says Dr Rachel Birch, and these two cases illustrate two areas where the GMC has expanded its guidance
Read moreDeputy chair of the BMA Dr Richard Vautrey gives an insight into his busy life
Read moreIn April the clinical landscape of the NHS will undertake the biggest change since its inception in 1948. In his analysis of the changes, Dr Simon Abrams raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
Read moreMPS clinical risk manager Diane Baylis shares risk advice for practices in how to prepare for a CQC inspection.
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