Risk: When a patient refuses a chaperone
What should you do if a patient says “no” to a chaperone?
Risk: When a patient refuses a chaperone
What should you do if a patient says “no” to a chaperone?
Communicating with patients about the coronavirus
THE coronavirus outbreak has now been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organisation, and MDDUS has drawn up a risk alert to guide general practices in maximising communication with patients at key contact points.
Risk: Opioid prescribing risks
Opioid addiction has reached crisis proportions in the US – but UK prescribers also face increasing risk.
Safe approach to handling racist abuse
ARE you expected to carry on treating a patient despite being racially abused or threatened? Can you refuse to treat such patients or have them transferred or removed from your list?
Risk: Research trial pitfalls
Potential legal difficulties involving medical trials can range from participant complaints to more serious allegations of fraud. Ensure that you're research ready
Risk: Detached but personal
IT can be tricky remaining detached from patients on a personal basis, particularly for GPs who often have longstanding clinical relationships with individuals and families
Don’t “go it alone” in legal matters
MDDUS advisers are here to assist members at the outset of complaints, claims and all regulatory matters. Not seeking assistance at an early stage can have far-reaching consequences.
Risk: Ambulance on the way
REMOTE monitoring is becoming more common as healthcare technology improves and more sophisticated devices become available.
Risk: Is reality TV too risky?
MDDUS often hears from members seeking advice about engaging with media producers. What are the risks involved?