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Inquests - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 4 mins
An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the Coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who the person was and, how, when and where they died. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest.
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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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Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care
Time to read article: 1 mins
This new workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records.
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Support for your development and e-portfolio
Time to read article: 2 mins
To support your development as a doctor and provide you with the evidence you need for your e-portfolio, we have developed a range of education and risk management resources using our wealth of specialist knowledge and experience.
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Supporting you through your foundation years
Medical Protection has drawn on the experiences of other doctors and expert advice from our risk management professionals to bring you this guide to use during your foundation year.
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Clinical negligence costs at tipping point - urgent reform needed
Time to read article: 5 mins
NHS clinical negligence costs have increased by 72% over last 5 years, Costs could reach £2.6bn a year by 2022, Current yearly costs equate to the cost of training 6500 new doctors.
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Guide to writing expert reports
Time to read article: 2 mins
Use of social media - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 4 mins
The General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media, establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK.
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Prescription for Risk – A prescribing workshop for nurses
Time to read article: 1 mins
This workshop has been developed to help nurses who are working in specialist roles to increase awareness of the potential for things to go wrong and to practice safely, particularly with regards to prescribing.
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