Dental case study: Reduced treatment time
...Dr S points out that Mr V was 10 minutes late for a 15-minute appointment slot, leaving only five minutes for assessment and treatment...
Case file: Delayed liver disease diagnosis
...A letter of claim from solicitors acting on behalf of Mr S alleges clinical negligence in the delayed diagnosis of his liver condition...
Case file: Father restricted from accessing records
...Zach seeks reassurance from Dr D that his father, who is estranged from the family, will not have access to his medical records...
Case file: Disputed drinking
...Mr Y states that he has never discussed his alcohol consumption with anyone at the practice and that any reference to his drinking is not based on fact and should be removed from his medical records...
Dental case study: Persistent gingival swelling
...Mrs L, a smoker, presents with painful swollen and bleeding gums, and swollen lymph nodes. The dentist suspects periodontal infection...
Medical case study: Iatrogenic stroke
...Mr A questions why a blood-thinning drug was prescribed to a patient clearly at risk of stroke...
Dental case study: Exercising clinical judgement
...the dentist has concerns about the orthodontist's recommended treatment but the patient demands she carries it out...
Dental case study: Persistent gingival swelling
...Mrs L, a smoker, presents with painful swollen gums, bleeding and swollen lymph nodes, and the dentist suspects periodontal infection...
Dental case study: Fractured tuberosity
...The claim alleges that Ms R should have been given specific warnings regarding the risk of a fractured tuberosity...
Case study: Patient buying medication online
...Dr A is advised that she should not let Mr G coerce her into prescribing medication that she does not believe is appropriate or serves his needs...