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The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online course
Time to read article: 1 mins
This two and a half hour eLearning course is divided into nine modules of interactive content. It features interviews with leading experts working with the Mental Capacity Act.
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29/06/2023
The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
Time to read article: 5 mins
Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity.
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29/06/2023
Consent and capacity
Consent and capacity
Time to read article: 8 mins
Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid
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Fatal outcome after chest drain error
Time to read article: 2 mins
Mrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago.
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Sympathectomy claim centered around consent
Time to read article: 2 mins
We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P.
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Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK
Time to read article: 2 mins
Non-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision.
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Followership: the forgotten part of leadership
Time to read article: 5 mins
It goes without saying that strong leadership is vital to ensuring the stability and success of healthcare systems. But the value of followers in challenging this leadership is just as great, say Mr Andrew Gibbons and Ms Danielle Bryant.
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Building resilience and avoiding burnout
The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms to recover as well as prevent reoccurrence.
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