Book Review - Bad Science
Book Review: Bad Science, by Ben Goldacre. [Book review from 'FYi' Issue 02]
Calculated risk
Is joining a medical defence organisation worthwhile?
Fighting back
Adam Campbell speaks to a former FY2 keen to draw something positive out of a horrific ordeal.
Child friendly
Popular but not prohibitively competitive - what makes paediatric medicine so special? asks Cherryl Adams
Called to witness
Giving evidence in court as a medical professional can be daunting – but a little preparation goes a very long way. Solicitor Lindsey McGregor offers some guidance
Matters of record
Good notes make good medicine – and they can also be invaluable in cases of clinical negligence. Here are some tips from medico-legal adviser Dr Gail Gilmartin
Onwards and upwards
FYi editor Maggie Cairns recalls her welcome, though occasionally unnerving, transition to foundation year two
Prescribing benzodiazepines outside guidelines risks scrutiny
Follow guidelines on prescribing opiate-containing products and benzodiazepines and related classes of drugs, and ensure your practice has a fail-safe method in place to monitor and review repeat prescribing of such drugs.
A painful disclosure - medical case study
...A senior civil servant telephoned the GP and asked if the doctor could confirm whether or not Mr L could be considered sufficiently fit enough to attend the disciplinary hearing...