Don't feel pressurised into prescribing unfamiliar drugs
Doctors should not feel pressurised into prescribing unfamiliar drugs when dealing with the aftercare of patients who have received treatment abroad, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
When implied consent might not be enough
Dentists should not assume patient consent is implied before carrying out certain treatments, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Doctors must ensure witness evidence is objective
Doctors who provide evidence in court are reminded of their duty to be objective regardless of who cited them to attend, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Scottish doctors should seek guidance before whistleblowing
Doctors in Scotland who have concerns about colleagues over patient safety issues should act swiftly and seek advice.
Serial complainers
Think carefully before de-registering a patient - even those who make frequent and unreasonable complaints
Full disclosure - medical case study
...The practice receives a request for release of medical records relating to the mental health of a patient over the past six years...
New chaperone guidance protects doctors from accusations
Doctors can avoid serious allegations arising from intimate patient examinations by following new guidance on the use of chaperones, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Ask the expert: Flexible working applications
I EMPLOY an administrative assistant in a busy city centre medical practice and she is due to return from maternity leave shortly. She has called the practice to ask whether it would be possible to return to work on a part-time basis. She was previously full-time but has requested to work three days a week.
Case study: Job interview is not an audition
BACKGROUND: Czikai v FreemantleMedia Ltd was an interesting case involving a failed appearance on a popular talent show and how an audition doesn’t give you the same employment rights as a job interview.
Don't forget
FROM April 1, the following changes take place: