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- Dangers in bulk emails - 10 May 2012
Electronic forms of communication with patients have huge benefits for practices. However, such communications contain personal information (email addresses) and there is the potential for a breach of confidentiality when sending out emails to multiple patients unless care is taken to use the blind carbon copy (BCC) field.
- For the record – here's your diagnosis - 27 April 2012
It is estimated that patients only retain about 10 per cent of the information they receive during a consultation. So imagine the added difficulties patients may have in retaining information when they are being given bad news, such as a cancer diagnosis.
- Fees add complexity to complaints against doctors in independent practice - 26 April 2012
A snapshot review of complaints against MDU consultant members practising outside the NHS reveals that over a quarter of patients refused to pay for their treatment or requested a refund.
- Doctors get advice on dealing with patients with learning disabilities - 25 April 2012
The GMC has launched a new online resource for doctors treating patients with a learning disability offering practical advice on communication, seeking consent and assessing a patient’s needs.
- Ward Round Journal April 2012 - 17 April 2012
In this issue, we look at what makes a successful clinical handover and how FY doctors can play a central part. We also examine the challenges of working in a multi-disciplinary team and how these might be overcome, and explain what to consider when referring a patient to a doctor from another specialty.
- MDU Journal April 2012 - 29 March 2012
This issue's lead feature contains practical advice on the medico-legal aspects of 'putting things right' after an adverse incident. We also look at claims arising from spinal surgery and the apparent rise in defensive medical practice in the United States.
- Prescribing contraceptive implants to teenagers - 27 February 2012
Prescribing contraception to teenagers has always been a contentious subject. With the recent report from the NHS Information Centre revealing that 4,900 teenage girls under the age of 16 were fitted with contraceptive implants last year, GPs are being reminded of the key considerations when prescribing contraception to an under-16.
- Anatomy of a claim - 12 January 2012
Whether it arrives out of the blue or you have an inkling it’s on its way, receiving a claim for clinical negligence is not a pleasant experience.
- End–of–life care – new NICE Quality Standard - 10 January 2012
An article in the Guardian newspaper says that since May, at least eight NHS trusts have been warned to follow local procedures when making do not attempt resuscitation decisions (DNAR).
- MDU Journal November 2011 - 30 November 2011
This issue's lead feature concerns consent. The articles discuss in-depth the issues of obtaining valid and informed consent from patients and doctors’ legal and ethical obligations. We also discuss plastic surgery claims and the repercussions of amending clinical records.
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