Factsheet 05/01/2015 Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. This factsheet outlines the main stages in the legal process of a claim and what it means for you. If you receive a complaint, and this is not being dealt with by your NHS or other employer, you should contact MPS immediately. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Negligence Scotland
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Data Protection Confidentiality GP locum Scotland Ethics
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Controlled drugs - Scotland Preview Article Controlled drugs - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Scotland Prescribing Generic Medicine
Casebook 25/09/2014 A litigation alternative? Preview Article A litigation alternative? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The Scottish Government is exploring the possibility of a no-fault compensation scheme – here Gareth Gillespie looks at how it works in Sweden Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Scotland Casebook Scotland
Casebook 22/09/2014 Guiding you through the claims process Preview Article Guiding you through the claims process Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Following your feedback, Medical Protection has launched a new way of supporting you if you receive a clinical negligence claim. MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Sam Godwin explains what the changes mean Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Casebook Scotland Scotland
15/09/2014 Making Your Practice Safe Preview Article Making Your Practice Safe Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop will help you to gain a greater understanding of the patient safety culture that exists in your practice, allowing you to identify and target areas for improvement. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Medical Records General practice Patients Northern Ireland CQC compliance
Casebook 01/09/2014 Inside the Mental Welfare Commission Preview Article Inside the Mental Welfare Commission Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Commission safeguards the interests of people with mental illness and learning disabilities, and earlier this year issued detailed guidance on the administration of covert medicine. Here Lynn McBean, communications manager, describes the work of the organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland
The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) Preview Article Location: in-house and residential (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) A highly intensive interpersonal skills training programme which greatly enhances doctor-patient communication and creates significant behavioural and attitudinal change. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Wales Training & cpd Generic Medicine England Northern Ireland
Your repeat prescribing journey Preview Article Location: In-house (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Your repeat prescribing journey Repeat prescribing is a complex journey that accounts for 75% of prescriptions issued in general practice. With more than 20 steps from the initial decision to prescribe to the patient finally taking the medication, the opportunity for error is great. Therefore, it is no wonder that errors in repeat prescribing frequently occur. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Wales Practice management Scotland Training & cpd GP locum
03/07/2014 Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care Preview Article Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Training & cpd Medical Records General practice Northern Ireland
Factsheet 01/06/2014 Adults with Incapacity Act - Scotland Preview Article Adults with Incapacity Act - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Adults with Incapacity Act was introduced in 2000 to safeguard the welfare of adults (age 16 and over) who lack capacity for making their own healthcare decisions, due to a mental disorder or an inability to communicate. This factsheet provides information on how patients with incapacity should be cared for. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Scotland Consent Generic Medicine Communication Patients
Factsheet 01/06/2014 Consent – Children and young people - Scotland Preview Article Consent – Children and young people - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Valid consent is just as important when treating children and young people as it is with adults. In some situations children are able to give consent themselves, and sometimes others need to take the decision on their behalf. This factsheet sets out the basic information to enable you to obtain the appropriate consent from children and young people. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Scotland Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Reporting gunshot and knife wounds - Scotland Preview Article Reporting gunshot and knife wounds - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Supplementary GMC guidance to Confidentiality (2009) contains information for healthcare professionals on what to do when reporting gunshot and knife wounds. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Emergency Medicine Managing clinical risk Consent Ethics Confidentiality Data Protection
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Patients Practice management Managing clinical risk Negligence
Factsheet 01/06/2013 Dealing with non-compliant patients Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A doctor’s primary concern is to do their best for their patients; this includes giving advice and treatment, and arranging investigations in accordance with the current evidence base and the patient’s best interests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Patients
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Claims Investigations Use Guidelines CQC compliance Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Safeguarding children - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The GMC states that “Whether or not you have vulnerable children or young people as patients, you should consider their needs and welfare and offer them help if you think their rights have been abused or denied.” Surgery consultations, home visits, accident and emergency admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Data Protection Generic Medicine Confidentiality Scotland Ethics
Articles and features 04/02/2013 Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings Preview Article Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Consent for taking photographs and making recordings is vital, explains MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP locum Northern Ireland Training & cpd New Doctor Scotland
Factsheet 09/01/2013 Access to medical reports - Scotland Preview Article Access to medical reports - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Doctors may, on occasion, receive a request from a patient’s employer for a medical report to be delivered directly to the HR department, without the patient seeing it. However, before any medical report can be provided, you must be satisfied that the patient has given valid consent to the release of the information. This factsheet looks at the issues surrounding medical reports for employers and other organisations, and offers advice to doctors who are asked to write reports. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Ethics Scotland Human resources Generic Medicine Consent
06/01/2013 NHS complaints procedure – Second Stage Complaints Preview Article NHS complaints procedure – Second Stage Complaints Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The second stage is where the complaint is not resolved in the practice and the complainant asks for an Independent Review by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC compliance Complaints Generic Medicine Negligence Scotland
Factsheet 04/01/2013 Giving evidence - Scotland Preview Article Giving evidence - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of forums including criminal or civil courts, Fatal Accident Inquiries and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Compliance Medical Records Generic Medicine CQC compliance Scotland
Factsheet 01/01/2013 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) is to support and represent a person who lacks capacity in making a specific decision, and who has no-one (other than paid carers) to support them. This factsheet sets out further information about IMCAs and the role they play. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Consent Ethics Wales Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure that, if sensitive information needs to be sent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Confidentiality Managing clinical risk Scotland General practice Data Protection
Factsheet 01/07/2012 Parental responsibility Preview Article Parental responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Wales Generic Medicine Confidentiality Issues & conflict management Consent