Podcasts and videos

What information can doctors disclose to the DVLA about a patient's fitness to drive, and under what circumstances?

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Assessing capacity: webinar

24 May 2023

Our webinar covers what you need to know about assessing a patient's capacity to make decisions about their treatment, and other key areas.

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Attending a coroner's inquest

6 April 2023

What do you need to know to prepare for a coroner's inquest? Medico-legal adviser Dr Nicola Lennard offers practical advice in this video.

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Introduction to conflict resolution webinar

21 January 2022

In partnership with the Medical Mediation Foundation, we consider ways of anticipating, understanding and dealing with patient or colleague conflict before it escalates.

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Learning from practice: the reflective process

14 October 2021

At the MDU, we know how important reflection is after an adverse event. It can make huge difference to the outcome of a member's case.

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Challenging consultations and 'Misconduct or misunderstood' webinar

26 April 2021

2 part webinar delivered in conjunction with Peninsula. Discusses the medico-legal implications of challenging consultations, and misconduct in the workplace.

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Decision making and consent: new guidance from the GMC webinar

23 March 2021

Find out more about the latest GMC guidance. Includes how the law has changed and how to apply the seven principles of decision making and consent into practice.

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Dealing with the media

1 March 2021

What to do if the press come knocking at the surgery door. Dawn Boyall, media relations manager, advises.

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Remote consultations - perspectives from practitioners

13 November 2020

Remote consultations are not new but many doctors find themselves relying on them more.

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The GMC’s updated guidance on consent

9 November 2020

Medico-legal adviser Dr Udvitha Nandasoma explores the key takeaways from the updated consent guidance in this short video.