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Report writing - Scotland
Time to read article: 3 mins
One incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Procurator Fiscal’s FAI or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report.
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Articles and features
02/10/2014
From the case files...
From the case files...
Time to read article: 5 mins
In this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care.
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Making Your Practice Safe
Time to read article: 1 mins
This workshop will help you to gain a greater understanding of the patient safety culture that exists in your practice, allowing you to identify and target areas for improvement.
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Guide to writing expert reports - England
Time to read article: 1 mins
As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document.
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Articles and features
02/04/2014
Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors
Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors
Time to read article: 4 mins
Good doctors apply clinical knowledge in a way that is legally and ethically correct – but all doctors can slip up. Here are survival tips for the top five medicolegal risks for junior doctors, writes Charlotte Hudson
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Report writing - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 3 mins
One incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Coroner’s inquest or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report.
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Articles and features
04/09/2013
From the case files: A family matter
From the case files: A family matter
Time to read article: 2 mins
In this issue we share a case where a GP got in trouble prescribing for a family member, when a pharmacist reported him to the GMC
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Articles and features
04/06/2013
From the case files
From the case files
Time to read article: 5 mins
The GMC’s latest Good Medical Practice reflects the ever-changing demands of modern healthcare provision, says Dr Rachel Birch, and these two cases illustrate two areas where the GMC has expanded its guidance
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Articles and features
12/04/2013
From the case files
From the case files
Time to read article: 3 mins
In this issue we share a case where a locum GP raised concerns about patient safety in a practice he had worked at for three months
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