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Professionalism - an essential guide
Time to read article: 8 mins
Confidentiality - an essential guide
Time to read article: 9 mins
Confidentiality is central to the trust between healthcare professionals and patients; without it, patients may be reluctant to divulge personal information, and this could impact their care and treatment. It is often referred to as doctor-patient confidentiality.
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Articles and features
01/12/2020
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Time to read article: 1 mins
It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario.
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Articles and features
17/11/2020
Dealing with aggressive patients
Dealing with aggressive patients
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient
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Managing unwelcome attention from a patient
Time to read article: 3 mins
A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment.
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My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask
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The GP harassed by a patient
Time to read article: 3 mins
Removing patients from the practice list
Time to read article: 2 mins
Removing patients from the practice list is an emotive issue and should only be used as a last resort. The reasons for removing a patient from the list can be varied, but it should not be in response to patients lodging a complaint or failing to comply with treatment.
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Time to read article: 10 mins