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01/12/2020
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Time to read article: 1 mins
It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario.
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Dialysis or a right to die?
Time to read article: 1 mins
Patient A, a 57-year-old male, was admitted to the ICU of a private hospital with kidney and liver failure, and in a coma. There was no living will and family members gave a history of long-standing alcohol abuse.
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Risk management masterclass for general surgeons
As an experienced general surgeon you will know all about the risk of complaints and litigation. This masterclass can reduce your risk by developing your communication skills and teaching you a range of practical techniques to improve your patient interactions.
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Dealing with non-compliant patients - Scotland
Time to read article: 2 mins
“Respect for the autonomous choices of persons runs as deep in common morality as any principle.” – TL Beauchamp and JF Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics (2001)
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'Disruptive' patients more likely to cause GP misdiagnosis
Time to read article: 2 mins
According to a recent study, patients displaying ‘difficult’ behaviour increase GPs’ risk of getting a diagnosis wrong. Kirsty Plowman reports
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Mastering professional interactions
This workshop offers professional insights and key communication skills for when patient care passes between doctors. It is designed to help you improve the safety of care that you and your colleagues collectively provide. By highlighting the danger of assumption, and the need for communication, it can also help you reduce your risk of complaints or claims.
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Safeguarding adults
Time to read article: 3 mins
Safeguarding children - Wales
Time to read article: 4 mins
The GMC states that “Whether or not you have vulnerable children or young people as patients, you should consider their needs and welfare and offer them help if you think their rights have been abused or denied.” Surgery consultations, home visits, accident and emergency admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation.
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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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