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Dealing with non-compliant patients - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 2 mins
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.
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MPS advice on doing humanitarian work in Nepal
The recent earthquake in Nepal has caused widespread loss of life, resulting in calls for an emergency relief effort.
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Dealing with non-compliant patients - Wales
Time to read article: 2 mins
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.
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New regulations from the Competition and Markets Authority
Time to read article: 1 mins
A new Order from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) came into force on 6 April 2015 following an investigation into the independent healthcare market.
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Risk alert – New CQC standard 'duty of candour'
Time to read article: 2 mins
The CQC has introduced a new regulation that makes it a statutory duty to have systems in place that capture patient safety incidents.
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News and updates
09/03/2015
MPS position on medical pilgrimages
MPS position on medical pilgrimages
Time to read article: 1 mins
Recently there have been a number of enquiries specifically in relation to members accompanying pilgrimages in a medical capacity.
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Needlestick injuries - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 3 mins
Needlestick injuries can be classified as any piercing wound caused by a hypodermic needle, or by other sharp instruments or objects such as scalpels, mounted needles, broken glassware, etc. This factsheet sets out the main concerns for healthcare professionals and what to do when needlestick injuries happen.
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Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Advance decisions - England
Time to read article: 4 mins
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.
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Confidentiality - General principles - England
Time to read article: 6 mins
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.
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