Staying strong - resilience in medicine
MDU medico-legal advisers Dr Beth Durrell and Dr Nikki Lennard discuss the concept of resilience, and how to cope with the emotional challenges a medical career can throw at you.
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Time out - considering intercalation
MDU medico-legal adviser Judith Clark shares some thoughts on taking a year out from your medical studies to dive into another subject.
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Blowing the whistle - a guide to raising concerns
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Why I decided to become a clinical oncologist
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Protecting patients - anti-social media
MDU solicitor James Stevenson takes a look at how irresponsible use of social media can be damaging to patients, their families and colleagues
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Mini essay competition - the winner!
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Advice to my student self
Given the opportunity to step back in time, what advice would our most experienced members hand down to their student selves? Dr Simon Watkin, consultant respiratory physician and MDU council member, some nuggets of wisdom.
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An honest approach - the art of saying sorry
Being upfront with patients and offering a proper apology when necessary can go a long way with unhappy patients, as Dr Mike Devlin explains.
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Where to turn - guidance on guidance
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Thinking about ethics
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