Factsheet 01/07/2014 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Northern Ireland Generic Medicine Professionalism
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - Scotland Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - Scotland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If 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 more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Health & safety Managing clinical risk Equipment
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Use of social media - Wales Preview Article Use of social media - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK. The guide details the principles of conduct for using social media and explains how doctors can put these principles into practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Reputation management Professionalism Wales Data Protection Communication Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/06/2014 Adults with Incapacity Act - Scotland Preview Article Adults with Incapacity Act - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Ethics Generic Medicine Patients Scotland Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/06/2014 Consent – Children and young people - Scotland Preview Article Consent – Children and young people - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Scotland Ethics Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Guide to writing expert reports - England Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - England Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Reporting gunshot and knife wounds - Scotland Preview Article Reporting gunshot and knife wounds - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Supplementary GMC guidance to Confidentiality (2009) contains information for healthcare professionals on what to do when reporting gunshot and knife wounds. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Ethics Consent Scotland Confidentiality Data Protection
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Giving evidence - Wales Preview Article Giving evidence - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Issues & conflict management Use Guidelines Wales
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Assessments under the Deprivation of Liber... Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - England and Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Under the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS), six assessments have to be successfully conducted before a local authority (supervisory body) can authorise the deprivation of an individual’s liberty in a hospital or a care home. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Compliance England Wales Generic Medicine Ethics
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Data Protection Ethics Competence Managing clinical risk Communication
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Introduction to the Deprivation of Liberty... Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Introduction to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - England and Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS) provide a legal framework around the deprivation of liberty. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Ethics Wales Managing clinical risk Consent
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If 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 more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Equipment Health & safety Managing clinical risk Inquests General Surgery
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Controlled drugs - Northern Ireland Preview Article Controlled drugs - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In Northern Ireland, unlike England and Wales, out-of-hours (OOH) organisations may expect GPs to carry and use controlled drugs (CDs) from their own stock. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines Northern Ireland Prescribing Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Wales Generic Medicine Investigations Use Guidelines
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Ethics Negligence Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Competence
Factsheet 01/10/2013 HSC complaints procedure – General practice - Northern Ireland Preview Article HSC complaints procedure – General practice - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland General practice
Factsheet 01/10/2013 HSC complaints procedure – Hospital setting Preview Article HSC complaints procedure – Hospital setting Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Complaints 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 more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiology Paediatrics Cosmetic Surgery Complaints Oncology Geriatric Medicine
Factsheet 01/10/2013 Report writing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Report writing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One 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 more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines Northern Ireland Generic Medicine Claims Record keeping GP locum
Factsheet 01/08/2013 Parental responsibility - Wales Preview Article Parental responsibility - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Generic Medicine Consent Patients Confidentiality Ethics
Factsheet 01/06/2013 Dealing with non-compliant patients Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A doctor’s primary concern is to do their best for their patients; this includes giving advice and treatment, and arranging investigations in accordance with the current evidence base and the patient’s best interests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Patients Generic Medicine Wales Managing clinical risk Northern Ireland
Factsheet 01/05/2013 Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Northern Ireland Preview Article Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Certain circumstances can mean you are obliged to disclose information about a patient, even if you do not have their consent; under other circumstances, disclosure may be justifiable. This factsheet gives you further information about these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Ethics Consent Issues & conflict management
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Safeguarding children FAQs - Wales Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Wales 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... Data Protection Generic Medicine Wales Ethics Patients
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland CQC compliance Record keeping Claims Communication Use Guidelines
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Consent – The basics - Wales Preview Article Consent – The basics - Wales Time to read article: 3 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... Consent Use Guidelines Generic Medicine Communication Medical Records Wales