Matters of fact
...No explanation was provided as to why the facts as presented by the patient, Ms F, were so much at odds with the practice notes...
Throwing fireworks and other risky business
In October the GMC updated its guidance on reporting criminal and regulatory proceedings. Among the main changes was a clarification of doctors’ obligations to inform the GMC about fixed penalty notices for offences such as shoplifting, criminal damage and threatening behaviour.
Claim over missed diazepam
...Mr B was a drug addict and claimed that on the first day of admission to the prison the doctor failed to issue a prescription for the diazepam being used to treat his addiction...
Skin cancer surgery
GPs risk legal action if they fail to follow GMC guidance – as well as NICE guidelines – when they treat skin cancers.
Secure patient data
Failure to adequately secure electronic medical records could present significant legal and professional risks for doctors.
Ingested instrument fragment- dental case study
...Despite the lack of physical injury to Mr K and a generally friendly and apparently unconcerned attitude on his part, a claim for compensation was intimated...
Needle stick accident - medical case study
...the patient's son was found sitting on the floor of the consulting room with his hand in a sharps box...