Guides

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Cosmetic procedures

17 January 2022

A quick guide to performing cosmetic procedures.

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Marketing with before-and-after images

14 January 2022

Keep in mind ethical considerations and patient consent when using before-and-after images for promotion.

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Computers and consultations

14 January 2022

Computers can enhance healthcare interactions for both patients and clinicians, but they can also present challenges if not incorporated effectively.

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Avoiding a medical manslaughter investigation

16 December 2021

Understanding how to respond when the worst happens can help reduce the risk of facing a criminal investigation.

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Clinical negligence: your questions answered

30 November 2021

Common questions about clinical negligence and what to do if a case is brought against you.

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Prescribing contraception to under-16s

17 November 2021

Ethical considerations in prescribing contraception to young people.

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Online access to records

29 October 2021

What you need to know about patients accessing their records online.

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Education, media and confidentiality

14 October 2021

The rapid development of recording and communication technologies has had a profound impact on the confidentiality of patient information and patient identity. 

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Minimising risk in out-of-hours consultations

8 October 2021

There are various ways for GPs to minimise the risk involved with out-of-hours consultations.

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Text message communication in general practice

4 October 2021

Text messages are a low-cost and low-effort way for GPs to keep patients updated, particularly for large-scale communications such as flu jab reminders.