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Making Your Practice Safe
Time to read article: 1 mins
This workshop will help you to gain a greater understanding of the patient safety culture that exists in your practice, allowing you to identify and target areas for improvement.
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Articles and features
02/12/2013
How to survive a CQC inspection
How to survive a CQC inspection
Time to read article: 3 mins
The words CQC and inspection can strike fear into the hearts of practices; what can your practice do to get through this daunting time? Charlotte Hudson investigates.
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An inspector calls at... Cross Hills Group Practice
Time to read article: 6 mins
Cross Hills is a semi-rural practice on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, located between Keighley and Skipton. Part of the Airedale Wharfedale and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group, it is a training practice with just over 12,000 patients, ten GPs, one Registrar, two advanced nurse practitioners and a full practice nursing team, as well as dedicated admin support staff.
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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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Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland
Time to read article: 1 mins
As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document.
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Controlled drugs - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs.
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Articles and features
04/02/2013
Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings
Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings
Time to read article: 2 mins
Consent for taking photographs and making recordings is vital, explains MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw.
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NHS complaints procedure – Second Stage Complaints
Time to read article: 1 mins
The second stage is where the complaint is not resolved in the practice and the complainant asks for an Independent Review by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
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