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Search through expert guidance and practical advice to help you practise with confidence. Everything from responding to complaints to attending inquests, writing reports to investigations, as well as our guide to professional indemnity.
Patients become ‘challenging’ for a number of reasons. Here, we advise on managing the patient while protecting yourself, staff and other patients.
Initiating and participating in a quality improvement (QI) project can help achieve changes that make a real difference to a patient's hospital experience.
How to minimise risk and avoid complaints when tracking results in GP practices and hospitals.
Don't ignore it, as they may assume you don't object. Instead, politely and firmly ask them to stop...
There are various ways for GPs to minimise the risk involved with out-of-hours consultations.
We expect them to be superhumans, but doctors can be deeply affected by adverse incidents - their wellbeing must not be forgotten.
Broaden your understanding of a range of medico-legal topics with our webinars, delivered by MDU doctors.
Book a free 20 minute consultation with Armstrong Watson.
The MDU has noticed an increase in notification of claims related to renal impairment alleged to be secondary to mesalazine prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease.
Patients travelling to malaria hotspots should be encouraged to seek early medical advice about preventative measures.
Healthcare is by nature an emotive profession, and it's unsurprising that disputes can arise between doctors, patients and others involved in patients' care. Oscar Mathew explains the process of mediation and offers some insight into how to resolve conflicts for the benefit of everyone involved.