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Wrong drug, no negligence
Time to read article: 3 mins
Mrs M was a 64-year-old care assistant in a retirement home. She visited her GP with a two-month history of blood in her stools, altered bowel habit, and intermittent lower abdominal discomfort.
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News and updates
30/08/2017
Changes to scheduled and unscheduled care
Changes to scheduled and unscheduled care
Time to read article: 2 mins
Following feedback from you, we are pleased to announce some changes to how we set our GP membership subscriptions.
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Articles and features
30/08/2017
Revalidation directory of resources for GPs
Revalidation directory of resources for GPs
Time to read article: 7 mins
Practical advice and resources to support you with revalidation and GMC requirements.
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Flexible Membership
Time to read article: 3 mins
We understand that there may be unexpected changes in your training structure, which is why we can be flexible with your membership and make allowances to help you.
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It's your call
Members call the Medical Protection advice line about a wide range of issues. Our useful infographic reveals what you have been calling us about, and how often.
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Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question?
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Michael Rayment and Dr Ann Sullivan, Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (on behalf of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, and the British HIV Association).
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Articles and features
30/08/2017
Consent and young people
Consent and young people
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Hajra Siraj, GP registrar in London, shares a tricky case around assessing the competence of young people.
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Mental Health And Doctors: What do you need to know?
Time to read article: 1 mins
Working in healthcare can be tough and demanding. Increased workloads, fewer resources and rising patient expectations can take their toll on a doctor’s mental health, as can experience of a negligence claim, and high levels of regulation and scrutiny.
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