Advice centre

No matter where you work in the world, in medicine delivering excellent patient care is a priority. Therefore, clinicians need to understand the things that matter most to people about their care. Guidelines on delivering care may vary between countries but in the UK, many patient complaints are the result of unmet expectations that, if managed properly, could have been avoided.

Errors in prescribing can lead to challenging situations but mistakes do happen. We’ve put together some top tips to reduce risks and prevent clinical incidents.

So-called 'corridor' consultations present a number of potential ethical dilemmas for doctors which can cause future problems. Dr Raza discusses when and how they are best avoided.

The first few months in the UK can be a steep learning curve with lots of new processes to learn and adapt to. Dr Omar Alam shares why he believes taking an SHO role for just a few months will give you the best start working in the UK.

GMC registration is essential if you want to work as a doctor in the UK, but sometimes unexpected difficulties can arise. Dr Kimberley Tan from The Savvy IMG looks at some common problems and what you can do about them.

There is more than one way to gain GMC registration as an IMG. Dr Kimberley Tan helps you consider your options.

Dr Caroline Osborne-White and Dr Corina Lee, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at some recent changes to abortion law and what they mean for the professional expectations of clinicians

MPS submission to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review of the General Medical Council (GMC)

MPS submission to the Civil Justice Council consultation on costs