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Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms
Time to read article: 3 mins
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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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Urgent action needed to tackle burnout endemic in healthcare
Time to read article: 5 mins
In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”.
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Accidental anaesthetic awareness
Time to read article: 2 mins
A patient makes a claim against an anaesthetist member following intra-operative accidental awareness, which she alleged resulted in psychiatric injury.
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A problematic knee replacement
Time to read article: 2 mins
A case study looking at post-surgery complications. It is important to acknowledge patient dissatisfaction and agree a plan for ongoing care.
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MPS “deeply concerned” at GMC’s continued right of appeal
Time to read article: 2 mins
In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”.
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Trained outside the UK?
Time to read article: 7 mins
Find out about indemnity and medicolegal support to practise in the UK
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Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where?
Time to read article: 3 mins
In a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising
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Should I report that my patient is unfit to drive?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Medical Protection advice line often receives queries from doctors concerned about patients that are driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Kate Cowan,
advisory case manager, shares our advice.
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