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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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Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm.
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Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Introduction to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - England and Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS) provide a legal framework around the deprivation of liberty.
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Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm.
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Parental responsibility - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child.
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Articles and features
04/06/2013
Social Media Black Hole
Social Media Black Hole
Time to read article: 4 mins
The GMC’s latest advice around social media has caused much debate. Here chair of the GMC, Professor Sir Peter Rubin responds to the criticism, and new GP Dr Laura Davison comments on the guidance
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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
Doctor’s orders vs patient choice
Doctor’s orders vs patient choice
Time to read article: 5 mins
Earn CPD points by reading this feature on shared decision making. Dr Paul Nisselle explores how to move from bedside to beside
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Confidentiality – Disclosures without consent - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 4 mins
Certain circumstances can mean you are obliged to disclose information about a patient, even if you do not have their consent; under other circumstances, disclosure may be justifiable. This factsheet gives you further information about these circumstances.
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