If you choose to customise the site it will help you to find the most relevant content for your needs. You will still be able to access all content on the site.
Don't have an account? Click here to register
Patient images can be helpful in remote consultations, but it's important to be mindful of the medico-legal issues around receiving and storing them.
We explain the meaning of chaperones for doctors and their role in intimate examinations.
A doctor called for advice about whether an elderly patient's neighbour could be assigned as 'next of kin'.
If a picture paints a thousand words, what can an animation do for a patient's understanding of the consent process? Prof. David Wald explains…
Advice for GP practices during the annual winter flu vaccination programme.
What you need to know about performing cosmetic procedures, including training, consent and ethical marketing.
What is Gillick competence? Here's what you need to know about capacity and consent in young people.
Patients have a statutory right of access to medical reports for insurance purposes...
If a patient has fluctuating capacity, or assessment of their capacity is complex, it may be helpful to seek medico-legal advice.