Guides

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Responding to a complaint in the Republic of Ireland

15 March 2021

Complaints are inevitable in medicine, and few doctors will get through their career without being involved in at least one, so it's vital to know how to respond.

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Raising concerns: Republic of Ireland

12 March 2021

What doctors in the Republic of Ireland need to know about raising a concern effectively and appropriately.

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Writing a report and being a witness in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Your quick guide on how write a report as a professional witness.

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Confidentiality and disclosure in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Our introduction for doctors in the Republic of Ireland on the topic of confidentiality - one of the core principles of medical ethics.

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The principles of good record keeping in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Good records support patient care - and can mean you're not vulnerable to criticism in the event of a complaint or claim.

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Appearing in court or at a tribunal in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Providing a statement will often be the last you hear of a matter, but there are occasions when you will need to attend court.

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Deaths, inquests and the coroner: an introduction for doctors in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

An overview of the coroner's role in the Republic of Ireland, plus notifying and reporting deaths.

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Mental capacity in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Explaining the law surrounding assessing mental capacity in the Republic of Ireland.

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Introduction to consent in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Doctors have legal, ethical, and contractual obligations to obtain patients' consent for medical examination and treatment in most circumstances.

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Access to records in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

It's important to understand who can access medical records and what you can disclose. Our quick guide lays out the essential information.