The GMC's expectations on probity
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Honesty and integrity are central to probity and define how any professional person should act: being upstanding and law-abiding, and respectful of the trust placed in you by others.
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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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1 in 10 doctors offered Valentines card or gift from patient
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Around 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation.
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24/12/2016
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
Time to read article: 2 mins
If I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context?
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Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities?
Time to read article: 2 mins
Trust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients.
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Articles and features
17/10/2016
'Dr Google' in the patient chair
'Dr Google' in the patient chair
Time to read article: 2 mins
There is no escaping the fact that ‘Dr Google’ is becoming more and more influential in GP consultations. At Medical Protection, we commissioned a YouGov online survey of 2021 British adults to look at the pros and cons of seeking medical advice from the internet.
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Dealing with non-compliant patients - Scotland
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“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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Mental Capacity Act 2005 – General principles - England and Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act) aims to protect people who lack capacity, and maximise their ability to make decisions or participate in decision-making. The Act is underpinned by five statutory principles. This factsheet sets out these principles and how they should be applied.
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