Practice matters: A safe experience
Practices often receive requests for work placements from students or other healthcare professionals – but there are some key risks to consider
Case study: Knowing the limits
...It is concluded that the patient's gastrointestinal bleeding is probably due to diffuse oozing from the GI tract secondary to a combination of a high INR and diclofenac...
Diary
More random items of questionable relevance from the PM team...
Practice profile: An active practice
Jim Killgore visits a dental surgery in the Scottish Highlands that recognises there is more to life than just work
Risk: Top 5 prescribing pitfalls
Liz Price highlights common prescribing pitfalls revealed from MDDUS analysis of GP negligence claims
Call log
Call log - Issue 14
Practice matters: Now on Facebook
Liz Price highlights some of the risks that practices face in engaging with patients on social media
Time is of the essence in civil claims
WHEN on the receiving end of a civil claim in England or Wales, members need to be aware that strict time limits apply and therefore the MDDUS should be contacted at the earliest opportunity.
MDDUS response to General Practice Forward View
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny responds to NHS England's General Practice Forward View.
GMC issues statement on refusing unsafe rotas
DOCTORS asked to cover rota gaps should carefully consider their own health and welfare and the impact on their practice if they are exhausted, says the GMC.