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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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Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus
Time to read article: 3 mins
Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD.
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The importance of good record keeping
Time to read article: 4 mins
Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records.
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Articles and features
01/07/2022
Reinventing record keeping with GPConsult
Reinventing record keeping with GPConsult
Time to read article: 2 mins
We all know the importance of keeping good records, and now GPConsult.co.uk makes it easier than ever for doctors to make clear, timely patient notes. GP Dr Rima Aboud talks about her experience with record keeping and how this new resource can help.
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Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy
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GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case.
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Missed critical limb ischaemia
Time to read article: 3 mins
Mr S was a 60-year-old lorry driver. He was overweight and smoked, and couldn’t walk far because he suffered with pain in his calves.
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Chapter 2: Professionalism - What does it look like?
Time to read article: 6 mins
Here we look at some of the characteristics commonly associated with a professional person; as a doctor, these are perhaps the minimum expectations patients have of you.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Time to read article: 16 mins
From 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (1) will come into force and will have a direct effect in every EU country.
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Failure to review nitrofurantoin: hepatitis and rash
Time to read article: 2 mins