Guides

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Parental responsibility

11 August 2022

Get to know the principles of parental responsibility with our quick guide.

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Reporting FGM: your obligations

9 August 2022

What you need to know about your professional obligations for reporting female genital mutilation (FGM).

Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Safeguarding vulnerable adults

2 August 2022

You have a legal and ethical duty to raise concerns if you suspect a vulnerable adult patient is being abused or neglected.

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Coroners' inquiries

26 July 2022

An introduction to coroners' inquiries in England and Wales and your duties as a doctor.

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The NHS complaints process in Wales

25 July 2022

Your guide to the Welsh complaints procedure, including regulations, time limits and local resolution process.

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Writing a report for the coroner

21 July 2022

If you're ever asked to write a coroner's report, it's important to know what to include.

Confidentiality
An introduction to confidentiality

15 July 2022

Confidentiality is an essential part of the bond of trust that exists between doctor and patient.

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Signing death certificates and cremation forms

6 July 2022

A doctor's responsibility is to certify a deceased patient's cause of death by issuing a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD).

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Fit notes

15 June 2022

A quick guide on issuing fit notes to patients who have been off sick, and your ethical obligations.

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Disclosure to third parties

9 June 2022

What you need to know about disclosing patient information to third parties.