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GPST editor Dr Peter Livingstone looks at the challenges of maintaining professional boundaries with patients in a digital age
Dealing with risk: island and remote practice
In a recent BMJ article (August 14) an A&E specialist worries about deskilling and loss of confidence in carrying out procedures that used to be routine, for instance in advanced airway management because anaesthetists are increasingly called in.
Refusing a patient registration request
A consistent policy on refusing patient registration requests is a necessity for practices wanting to avoid possible charges of discrimination.
Challenging times at the GDC
The General Dental Council has faced recent criticism from various quarters – not least for proposed plans to hike its annual retention fee by 64 per cent. Here chief executive and registrar Evlynne Gilvarry addresses some of the issues.
Registration opens for FP 2015
REGISTRATION for the 2015 foundation training programme is now open.
Trainees’ pay drops in past year
TRAINEE doctors in England saw their salary fall by 0.2 per cent in the past year, new figures show.
Attention junior or training grade doctors
JUNIOR or training grade doctors will be aware that your membership includes up to £10,000 cover from work that is not otherwise indemnified by your NHS post.
Lessons from aviation
PLACES are available at MDDUS-sponsored master class events being run by risk specialists Terema – a group of aviation and healthcare professionals who have adapted techniques in Crew Resource Management (CRM) to an NHS setting.
MDDUS wins eco award
MDDUS has been awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for its success in reducing carbon emissions.
NEW VIDEO MODULE: Human factor risks - assertiveness
MDDUS MEMBERS can now access our new video module on the importance of assertiveness skills in effective risk management.