Guides

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Statutory duty of candour in secondary care

30 January 2024

Secondary care providers registered with CQC in England are subject to a statutory duty of candour, in addition to the ethical duty on individual practitioners.

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Maintaining patient boundaries

30 January 2024

How to manage inappropriate patient behaviour and avoid blurring the lines with patient relationships.

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Duty of candour: Scotland

30 January 2024

Healthcare organisations in Scotland are subject to a statutory duty of candour.

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Duty of candour in primary care and independent practice

30 January 2024

Healthcare organisations (other than health service bodies) registered with CQC in England are subject to a statutory duty of candour.

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Acting as an expert witness

30 January 2024

An expert witness provides an impartial medical opinion to a court, tribunal or committee.

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Dealing with the media

30 January 2024

Your quick guide on what to do if you're approached by the media.

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Doctors' health and wellbeing: sources of support

12 January 2024

Medico-legal concerns can be extremely stressful for healthcare professionals at every level, but there are lots of places you can turn to for help if you need it.

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Writing a report for the coroner in the Republic of Ireland

8 January 2024

It's common for coroners to ask for a report from clinicians involved in caring for a deceased patient. Here are some principles that will help you.

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Attending a coroner's inquest in the Republic of Ireland

8 January 2024

Understanding your role and responsibilities when attending a coroner's inquest.

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An introduction to testamentary capacity

9 October 2023

What you need to know about assessing testamentary capacity - the ability or understanding needed to make a valid will.