Risk: Ambulance on the way
REMOTE monitoring is becoming more common as healthcare technology improves and more sophisticated devices become available.
Focus on cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome may prove challenging to identify in its early stages, however, in our experience comprehensive note taking is key in demonstrating a sound examination and decision making process when faced with a potential incidence.
Dental risk: resolutions and revisions
Ok so we’re well into February now. All those New Year’s resolutions have probably been broken, the exercise DVD chucked in the bin and the attempt at an alcohol-free January just a distant memory. We comfort ourselves in our failure to be fitter, slimmer and healthier by realising that we are only human and despite our best intentions some changes just aren’t sustainable.
When the police come knocking….
Medical practices and hospitals hold vast amounts of personal data. When the police are investigating crime they frequently seek access to medical records to obtain information that could assist their enquiries.
Overheard in public...
When I was asked by the risk team at MDDUS to contribute as a guest blogger I thought it would be interesting to be involved in what sounds like a useful exercise to allow members to share experiences to help reduce their risk – and of course the risk to our patients.
Reducing risk: how risky are DNAs?
In the midst of a busy surgery, particularly one that is running behind, many clinicians describe feeling a sense of relief when a patient doesn’t turn up for their booked appointment.
Reducing risk: how risky are your clinical record workflow systems?
So.... to the “whole other blog” referred to in last month’s post.When was the last time you audited your document workflow systems?
Telephone consultations – where are your risks?
The telephone has been an accepted part of our lives in various and increasingly bewildering guises since the late 1800s. I came across an advert recently extolling the virtues of a new camera that you can also make telephone calls with.