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Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia
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A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief.
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20/11/2018
The role of receptionists: a legal commentary
The role of receptionists: a legal commentary
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A recent Supreme Court decision, Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50, has raised questions about the role of non-clinical staff in patient care. The judgment criticised the actions of a receptionist in an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department – Joseph McCaughley, litigation solicitor at Medical Protection, looks at the ramifications of the case
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A pain in the knee
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Miss F, an overweight 11-year-old, attended her GP, Dr A, complaining of knee pain and clicking for two months following a twisting injury whilst playing football...
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Articles and features
28/09/2017
Working in casualty in Uganda
Working in casualty in Uganda
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Dr Aaron Madhok reflects on his time working in Africa
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28/09/2017
On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas
On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas
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Dr James Thorpe, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, reflects on a common issue where junior doctors are asked to perform roles outside their competence, in particular taking informed consent for surgical procedures and other invasive investigations
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30/08/2017
Test your knowledge
Test your knowledge
Time to read article: 3 mins
Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
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30/08/2017
Test your knowledge
Test your knowledge
Time to read article: 2 mins
Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
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30/08/2017
Test your knowledge
Test your knowledge
Time to read article: 2 mins
Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica
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29/08/2017
Update - Revalidation round-up
Update - Revalidation round-up
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The GMC has begun revalidating all doctors – here’s what you need to know
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