01/10/2015 Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Preview Article Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview The overwhelming majority of patients receive safe and effective care. However, when things do go wrong, it can be catastrophic for all involved. Part of being professional is having the knowledge and awareness to deal with such situations effectively. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics CQC compliance Investigations Complaints Professionalism System Errors
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Disclosures without consent - Scotland Preview Article Disclosures without consent - Scotland 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... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Ethics Consent Scotland
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent - Scotland Preview Article Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview You owe a duty of confidentiality to all your patients, past or present, even if they are adults who lack capacity. You may be asked to provide information from the medical records of patients who are incapable of giving consent, are aged under 16, or have died. This factsheet gives you further information about dealing with these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Consent Ethics
Factsheet 30/09/2015 The Procurator Fiscal and Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland Preview Article The Procurator Fiscal and Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview If a death occurs in a violent or unnatural manner, in custody, or suddenly but without certain cause, the Procurator Fiscal has a duty to inquire into the death. This factsheet sets out the role of the Procurator Fiscal, the reporting process and what will happen once you have reported a death to the Procurator Fiscal. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Ethics Generic Medicine
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Consent – The basics - Scotland Preview Article Consent – The basics - Scotland 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... Scotland Consent Use Guidelines Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management Medical Records
29/09/2015 Ask the expert - Duty of candour Preview Article Ask the expert - Duty of candour Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The NHS statutory duty of candour was extended to all GP practices in April. Since then Medical Protection has received many inquiries from GP members on what this means for them. Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Adviser, responds to these concerns. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics General practice GP locum Managing clinical risk Communicate
Factsheet 01/07/2015 Confidentiality – Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent... Preview Article Confidentiality – Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview You owe a duty of confidentiality to all your patients, past or present, even if they are adults who lack capacity. You may be asked to provide information from the medical records of patients who are incapable of giving consent, are aged under 18, or have died. This factsheet gives you further information about dealing with these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Consent Ethics Generic Medicine
Factsheet 19/05/2015 Safeguarding children - Wales Preview Article Safeguarding children - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC states that “Whether or not you have vulnerable children or young people as patients, you should consider their needs and welfare and offer them help if you think their rights have been abused or denied.” Surgery consultations, home visits, accident and emergency admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Patients Wales Generic Medicine Listen Ethics
Factsheet 19/05/2015 Safeguarding children - England Preview Article Safeguarding children - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC states that “Whether or not you have vulnerable children or young people as patients, you should consider their needs and welfare and offer them help if you think their rights have been abused or denied.” Surgery consultations, home visits, accident and emergency admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine England Patients Ethics
Factsheet 08/05/2015 Safeguarding children FAQs - England Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - England 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... Patients Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Consent Ethics England
Factsheet 20/04/2015 Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Wales Preview Article Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Wales Time to read article: 6 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... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Wales Ethics Issues & conflict management Confidentiality
Factsheet 02/02/2015 Access to health records - Scotland Preview Article Access to health records - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Providing access to medical records is essentially a confidentiality issue; therefore, the starting point is whether or not the patient has consented to disclosure. If not, access should be denied, unless there is some other clear justification for allowing access. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Confidentiality Generic Medicine Ethics Medical Records Patients
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Access to health records - Northern Ireland Preview Article Access to health records - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Providing access to medical records is essentially a confidentiality issue; therefore, the starting point is whether or not the patient has consented to disclosure. If not, access should be denied, unless there is some other clear justification for allowing access. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Medical Records Consent Ethics Generic Medicine Northern Ireland
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Lasting Powers of Attorney - England and W... Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Lasting Powers of Attorney - England and Wales Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act (MCA ) creates a new form of power of attorney – Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which gives another individual the authority to make decisions for an individual who now lacks capacity. This factsheet gives you more information about LPAs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Ethics Wales Generic Medicine
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Court of Protection and deputies Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Court of Protection and deputies Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act (the Act) established the Court of Protection, whose role it is to protect individuals who lack capacity and make rulings on difficult decisions about their care and welfare. This factsheet gives you more information about the role of the Court of Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland England Generic Medicine Wales Managing clinical risk Ethics
Factsheet 30/01/2015 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions - England Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An advance decision (“living will”) to refuse future medical treatment – should the patient then lack capacity – can be made by a person who is over 18 and who has capacity. This factsheet gives further information about advance decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Communicate England Compliance Ethics
Factsheet 14/01/2015 Confidentiality – General principles - Scotland Preview Article Confidentiality – General principles - Scotland 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... GP locum Data Protection Issues & conflict management Ethics Use Guidelines General practice
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... Medicine student GP locum Ethics Compliance Generic Medicine Medical Records
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... Confidentiality Data Protection Consent Scotland General practice Ethics
Articles and features 01/09/2014 Think before you tweet Preview Article Think before you tweet Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview What happens on tour stays on tour, but what happens on Twitter stays on Google forever. Doctors should be cautious when posting on social media sites, says Jack Kellett assistant web editor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Communicate Use Guidelines Reputation Consent Ethics
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... Consent Data Protection Ethics Reputation management Confidentiality Communicate
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... Scotland Consent Ethics Communicate Managing clinical risk Patients
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 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 Emergency Medicine Data Protection Ethics Confidentiality Scotland