Articles and features 12/03/2020 Video: Coronavirus advice and guidance for members Preview Article Video: Coronavirus advice and guidance for members Time to read article: 12 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw look at some of the most pressing concerns around COVID-19 and share advice and guidance for members. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Infection control
Articles and features 04/02/2020 Providing care to patients who are abroad Preview Article Providing care to patients who are abroad Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario. Read more Tagged in... Patients Communicate Listen
Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving medical school: What are fitness to practise panels? Preview Article Surviving medical school: What are 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 happens if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims fitness to practise GMC Complaints Professionalism
Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving medical school: working with patients Preview Article Surviving medical school: working with patients Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Good communication with patients is vital Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Professionalism Consent Communicate
Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving medical school: avoiding plagiarism Preview Article Surviving medical school: avoiding plagiarism Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC expects medical students to be honest and trustworthy, and to act with integrity, and this equally applies to academic work. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning GMC plagiarism
Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving medical school: taking care of your health Preview Article Surviving medical school: taking care of your health Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview As doctors we are notorious for sometimes failing to look after our own health. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning GMC Stress mental health
Webinar Webinar – Interviews under caution Preview Article Date: 12/02/2020 18:30 -12/02/2020 19:30 (Read more for further details) Location: Online (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Webinar – Interviews under caution This one-hour webinar will explore the process and factors involved when being interviewed under caution. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Communicate Consent legal Compliance
Case report 16/12/2019 Expert advice for GPs: Treating transgender patients Preview Article Expert advice for GPs: Treating transgender patients Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Sarah Pickering, advisory case manager at Medical Protection, considers a recent member query in relation to this complex and sensitive area. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP General practice General Practice members GP indemnity GP membership
Case report 16/12/2019 Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for m... Preview Article Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Practice members GP Practice manager GP membership General practice
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... Training & cpd Decision Making Professionalism Competence Negotiating & influencing New Doctor
Articles and features 14/11/2019 Careful prescribing Preview Article Careful prescribing Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Prescribing should always set off hazard warning lights in your mind – learn what to look out for. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics Career planning
Case report 17/10/2019 Dealing with a public emergency as a Good Samaritan Preview Article Dealing with a public emergency as a Good Samaritan Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Capacity
Case report 11/10/2019 Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Preview Article Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Claims
Case report 11/10/2019 Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Preview Article Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Communicate Casebook
Case report 11/10/2019 A routine referral? Preview Article A routine referral? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Claims Successful Defence General practice
Case report 11/10/2019 A retained swab Preview Article A retained swab Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Claims General Surgery
Case report 11/10/2019 A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Preview Article A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Casebook General practice Diagnosis
Articles and features 08/10/2019 Communication is key Preview Article Communication is key Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics Career planning
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... Decision Making Competence Professionalism New Doctor Negotiating & influencing Training & cpd
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... Career planning Emergency Medicine Professionalism General Surgery New Doctor Competence
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... Anaesthetics Career planning Professionalism
Case report 01/10/2019 The GP harassed by a patient Preview Article The GP harassed by a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients General practice
Case report 01/10/2019 Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Preview Article Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiology Claims Successful Defence
Case report 01/10/2019 Could it be cauda equina? Preview Article Could it be cauda equina? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Neurology & Neurosurgery Claims