Caught by consent
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A private neurosurgeon faces questions on consent, following a lumbar microdiscectomy sciatica and back pain
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Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
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A patient presents with a sore wrist after a fall. This was followed by a complaint against the doctor.
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The Department of Health issue statement on the indemnity offer made by MDU
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The Department of Health has issued a statement on the indemnity offer made by MDU following the Government’s recent announcement on a state-backed indemnity scheme.
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Government support for GPs welcomed, but caution is urged
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In the latest development regarding indemnity costs for GPs, the Government has announced its decision to develop a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in England.
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MPS response to announcement on state-backed indemnity
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The Government has announced its intention to develop a new state-backed scheme for clinical negligence indemnity, for GPs in England. Read our response.
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Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care
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This new workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records.
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Medical Records for GPs - in practice
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Good medical records – whether electronic or handwritten – are essential for the continuity of care of your patients. They should be comprehensive enough to allow a colleague to carry on where you left off.
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NHS Scotland launches new complaints procedure
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The new Complaints Handling Procedure places an emphasis on empowering all staff to resolve issues “on-the-spot” where they can. You also have to make sure you record all complaints, even those resolved efficiently. Sara Dawson explores all the changes below
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Articles and features
28/09/2017
Working in casualty in Uganda
Working in casualty in Uganda
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Dr Aaron Madhok reflects on his time working in Africa
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