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Learning from deaths: new guidance from NHS England
Time to read article: 3 mins
Following new guidance from NHS England, Louisa Waite considers the importance of clear and honest communication when treating a patient who has reached the end of life.
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Legal permission is no longer required to withdraw treatment in end of life decisions
Time to read article: 3 mins
Healthcare professionals do not need to seek Court approval when withdrawing treatment from patients in a permanent vegetative state, following a ruling by the Supreme Court.
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News and updates
20/08/2018
Dr Bawa-Garba: the real impact of appeal win
Dr Bawa-Garba: the real impact of appeal win
Time to read article: 2 mins
Last week saw the welcome news that Dr Bawa-Garba’s legal team had successful appealed against her erasure from the medical register. Dr Rob Hendry, medical director at Medical Protection, looks at what this decision means for doctors, the courts and the GMC
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Reception/Meeting Room Host
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We are recruiting for a Reception/ meeting room host to contribute to the delivery of a professional and polished service to both our members and colleagues, this role sits within the facilities function and reports into our Facilities manager.
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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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Chain reaction
Chain reaction
Time to read article: 3 mins
A patient presents with a sore wrist after a fall.
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The challenges of making a challenge
Time to read article: 3 mins
A patient’s solicitor sought disclosure of a GMC expert report after a case had been closed. Medical Protection successfully challenged this, only for the decision to be overturned at appeal. Kirsty Sharp, content editor at Medical Protection, looks at the challenges of making a challenge
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MPS statement about the Court of Appeal decision on Dr Bawa-Garba’s case
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Dentolegal Consultant
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As a DLC you will work closely with Case Managers, Case Management Assistants and Legal Advisers to manage a caseload on behalf of our members. This role will act as a specialist and point of escalation for requests for assistance from our members, and in turn contribute to delivering a world class service at all times.
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