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Professional development courses overview
Time to read article: 2 mins
Reduce your risk with doctor-led professional development included in your membership. As an added bonus, many of our courses are accredited. These will count towards your CPD, so you can earn while you learn.
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IMG Articles and features
12/08/2022
Navigating culture challenges in the NHS as an IMG
Navigating culture challenges in the NHS as an IMG
Time to read article: 3 mins
Working in the NHS can be an immensely rewarding experience but can also pose some unique challenges. Dr Maiedha Raza and Mr Solyman Hassouna offer some advice for International Medical Graduates on how to navigate culture within the NHS.
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IMG Articles and features
12/08/2022
Helping IMGs to get the most out of an NHS interview
Helping IMGs to get the most out of an NHS interview
Time to read article: 4 mins
Interviews can be nerve-wracking. This article includes interview tips to help IMGs get the most out of an NHS interview.
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IMG Articles and features
12/08/2022
An introduction to the NHS for IMGs
An introduction to the NHS for IMGs
Time to read article: 3 mins
The NHS stands for the National Health Service. It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service. In the following article, Dr Emma Green provides an overview of the structure that can appear complex and highlights some of the other organisations involved and acronyms you may come across.
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Articles and features
11/08/2022
High profile patients
High profile patients
Time to read article: 5 mins
Treating high-profile patients can often present a unique set of medicolegal challenges and it is important that doctors protect themselves, as well as the patient. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the common issues and sets out some advice
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Sympathectomy claim centered around consent
Time to read article: 2 mins
We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P.
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Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up
Time to read article: 3 mins
Ms D, a 60-year-old woman, underwent a total hip replacement under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr R.
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Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers
Time to read article: 5 mins
Communication between clinicians during a patient handover is a known point of medicolegal risk. Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at how gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints.
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Articles and features
11/08/2022
Managing timetable conflicts
Managing timetable conflicts
Time to read article: 3 mins
When carrying out NHS and private practice work, it’s important to ensure that the needs of both your private patients and your NHS patients are met. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at one potential scenario and offers some guidance.
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