Case study: Telltale limp
...It is alleged that the GP was negligent in failing on two occasions to detect the child’s left-sided hip dysplasia...
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As patients increasingly rely on potentially misleading internet medical advice, Dr Greg Dollman advises doctors to be careful not to overlook valid concerns
Show me the data
With so much scientific research being published, how can trainee GPs critically appraise the evidence available? Dr Allan Gaw offers some practical tips
Saying no
Patients can’t always get exactly what they want. Here Dr Malcolm Thomas offers some advice on holding your professional ground
Doctors on call
Consulting with patients by telephone has become increasingly popular for GPs, but there are risks
Diary
GPST Issue 12 Diary
Infectious beats
GP Thushara Goonewardene talks about balancing his love for medicine with his passion for music
Deviating from clinical guidelines
No law says you must offer a particular medical treatment – but ensure you have good reasons for departing from accepted clinical guidance
MDDUS reminds doctors of importance of an apology
MDDUS is reiterating advice on the importance of apologising to patients when things go wrong.
Doctors suffering depression are less likely to reach out for help
OVER 80 per cent of doctors know of other doctors experiencing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, according to a new survey published by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund.