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10/05/2019
Understanding mental capacity: advance decisions
Understanding mental capacity: advance decisions
Time to read article: 2 mins
Mental capacity is the ability to make a decision. If a person lacks capacity, they have an impairment or disturbance that leaves them unable to make a decision. A patient’s capacity to make decisions about their own care is a fundamental part of matters relating to end of life care
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Articles and features
10/05/2019
Should you mention death when the risk is small?
Should you mention death when the risk is small?
Time to read article: 3 mins
When consenting for a procedure, wherever there is a risk of death – no matter how small – would you always mention this risk?
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The procurator fiscal and fatal accident inquiries
Time to read article: 2 mins
A procurator fiscal investigates all sudden and suspicious deaths in Scotland, conducts fatal accident inquiries and handles criminal complaints against the police. There are 11 procurator fiscals, each covering a specific geographical location within Scotland, who between them investigate around 14,000 sudden deaths each year
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Articles and features
10/05/2019
Giving evidence at an inquest
Giving evidence at an inquest
Time to read article: 3 mins
As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence at an inquest, which is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. Find out what happens and how you can ensure you’re prepared
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Articles and features
10/05/2019
End of life care
End of life care
Time to read article: 3 mins
When treating a patient who is close to death, clear communication and collective decision-making are as important as any clinical intervention
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Articles and features
09/05/2019
Confidentiality after death
Confidentiality after death
Time to read article: 1 mins
Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. But what are your obligations to a patient after they have died?
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News and updates
09/05/2019
Communicating with families post-death
Communicating with families post-death
Guidance from NHS England underlines the importance of clear and honest communication when treating a patient who has reached the end of life.
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Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive doctors of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction .
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Video: Failure to act on lower back pain
Time to read article: 2 mins
In this video, we look at how red flags for cauda equina syndrome were missed by both GP and hospital, leading to a costly claim.
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