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Everything you need to know about negligence claims
Time to read article: 5 mins
MPS Claims Manager Ashley Dee, who is based in our Edinburgh office, explains the claims process step-by-step and what it means for you
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Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - England and Wales
Time to read article: 4 mins
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.
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Articles and features
01/06/2013
The power is in your hands
The power is in your hands
Time to read article: 5 mins
In April the clinical landscape of the NHS will undertake the biggest change since its inception in 1948. In his analysis of the changes, Dr Simon Abrams raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
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Articles and features
01/06/2013
Preparing for CQC inspections
Preparing for CQC inspections
Time to read article: 4 mins
MPS clinical risk manager Diane Baylis shares risk advice for practices in how to prepare for a CQC inspection.
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Articles and features
06/04/2013
In the Hot Seat: Dr Mahibur Rahman
In the Hot Seat: Dr Mahibur Rahman
Time to read article: 7 mins
Dr Mahibur Rahman, Medical Director of Emedica, shares with Charlotte Hudson insider knowledge on how to pass the MRCGP exams
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Articles and features
04/04/2013
Through the eyes of a locum
Through the eyes of a locum
Time to read article: 2 mins
In the world of NHS reform, there’s little room for anything else but doublethink. Dr Euan Lawson, a locum GP from Cumbria, shares his views
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Articles and features
01/04/2013
Healthcare assistants
Healthcare assistants
Time to read article: 3 mins
In this alert Julie Price, MPS’s Clinical Risk Programme Manager, highlights the risk of healthcare assistants performing immunisations
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Articles and features
01/04/2013
Ask the expert
Ask the expert
Time to read article: 4 mins
Some years ago we teamed up with the UK’s leading provider of workplace advice to provide the Croner helpline to our Practice Xtra members. Louise Barnes, Senior Employment Consultant at Croner, reveals the top five workplace issues.
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Giving evidence - Scotland
Time to read article: 4 mins
As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of forums including criminal or civil courts, Fatal Accident Inquiries and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare.
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