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Unfair disciplinary procedures in NHS Trusts must be tackled to aid shift to open learning culture
Time to read article: 3 mins
Inconsistent and unfair disciplinary procedures in NHS Trusts across England must be addressed if we are to make a shift from a culture of fear in healthcare, to one of openness and learning, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) said today.
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Articles and features
02/04/2018
Starting GP training? Here are your ten top tips
Starting GP training? Here are your ten top tips
Time to read article: 4 mins
Starting your first post in training, or changing to a new rotation, can be exciting, but it can also be scary and comes with lots of challenges. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman looks at ten tips to help you in your new post.
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MPS response to Dr Bawa-Garba appeal news
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MPS comments on the news that Dr Bawa-Garba's appeal has been granted
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Deskilled disciplinary proceedings
Time to read article: 3 mins
Mr H was a senior consultant general and breast surgeon who worked in a district general hospital. He was recognised by his colleagues as an expert in breast surgery and an informal arrangement was put in place to transfer all patients with breast problems to Mr H. This arrangement was endorsed by the hospital clinical director but was not formally agreed...
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A pain in the knee
Time to read article: 3 mins
Miss F, an overweight 11-year-old, attended her GP, Dr A, complaining of knee pain and clicking for two months following a twisting injury whilst playing football...
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News and updates
21/03/2018
Duty of candour – Scotland
Duty of candour – Scotland
Time to read article: 1 mins
A new duty of candour for all health, care and social work services comes into effect in Scotland on 1 April 2018. It places an expectation on organisations to be open, honest and supportive when there is an unexpected or unintended incident resulting in death or harm.
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Fairer system for setting discount rate in England and Wales is welcome news
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Justice Secretary David Gauke has unveiled plans to introduce the Civil Liability Bill to parliament. The new Bill includes changes to the way the discount rate is set.
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A case of mistaken haemorrhoids
Time to read article: 2 mins
A patient presents with symptoms of haemorrhoids but is it something more sinister?
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