Case studies

A GP faced a dilemma with a request to monitor a drug bought from an online pharmacy based overseas.

Accidental disclosure of patient information
Accidental disclosure of patient information

30 January 2024

A GP received a complaint from a patient who'd instructed a solicitor to investigate a possible claim against their employer, following a work related injury.

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A right to view a reference?

30 January 2024

A specialty doctor had a job offer at another hospital withdrawn, and spoke to the MDU's advice line to ask if she had a right to see the reference written about her by a colleague.

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Botulinum toxin prescription

30 January 2024

Can a GP prescribe botulinum toxin treatments on behalf of a healthcare assistant? One member called the MDU to find out...

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Parental responsibility and disclosure to a solicitor

30 January 2024

A practice manager called the advice line following a request from a solicitor acting for the mother of three children, seeking disclosure of the children’s records.

Raising concerns about a colleague
Raising concerns about a colleague

30 January 2024

After seeing a colleague drinking heavily before returning to work, a trainee called the MDU for advice on whether they should raise a concern over risks to patient safety.

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Complaint from patient's partner over allegations of abuse

30 January 2024

A patient visited her GP, extremely anxious about a forthcoming family court appearance that she was unwilling to attend.

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Confidentiality and mental health: speaking to a spouse

30 January 2024

A patient’s wife contacted one of our GP members with concerns about her husband’s mental health. The GP wondered if this would be a breach of confidentiality.

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An altered fit note

30 January 2024

A practice manager called the MDU after being contacted by a local employer, asking whether a fit note issued by the practice was genuine.

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Successful defence of Equality Act claim

11 September 2023

A GP practice did not discriminate against a patient they deregistered for abusing and threatening staff.