The Care.data programme that was due to be rolled out in 2014 was delayed following criticism of the way the information campaign supporting it was implemented.
Read moreIn this issue we share a case where a locum GP raised concerns about patient safety in a practice he had worked at for three months
Read moreSome GP surgeries may be experiencing temporary problems accessing information on their computers following Friday’s cyber-attack.
Read moreAn essential guide to consent - Cases
Read moreThe GMC has revised its Confidentiality guidance for all doctors practising in the UK
Read moreSimon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate
Read moreDr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society
Read moreThe GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
Read moreKirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive
Read moreAround 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation.
Read moreDr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors.
Read moreDr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor.
Read moreDr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice
Read moreMedical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.
Read moreDr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour.
Read moreAn inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest.
Read more“Respect for the autonomous choices of persons runs as deep in common morality as any principle.” – TL Beauchamp and JF Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics (2001)
Read moreThe General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK. The guide details the principles of conduct for using social media and explains how doctors can put these principles into practice.
Read moreThe General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK.
Read moreThe General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media, establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK.
Read moreThe Mental Capacity Act states that a person lacks capacity if they are unable to make a specific decision, at a specific time, because of an impairment of, or disturbance, in the functioning of mind or brain. This factsheet sets out the things to look for when assessing the capacity of a patient.
Read moreThe Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act) aims to protect people who lack capacity, and maximise their ability to make decisions or participate in decision-making. The Act is underpinned by five statutory principles. This factsheet sets out these principles and how they should be applied.
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