Life & death, mince & tatties
The students discover on their first morning in palliative care that it only takes a few minutes to effectively establish what an individual patient's priorities are.
Someone to watch over me
Chair-side chaperone is an under-acknowledged role for the dental nurse but one that just might be vital. Caroline Holland considers the case
Restoring authority
Meadow, Southall - it's been open season on the expert witness, and recent guidance from the GMC has been long overdue.
Matters of fact
...No explanation was provided as to why the facts as presented by the patient, Ms F, were so much at odds with the practice notes...
Throwing fireworks and other risky business
In October the GMC updated its guidance on reporting criminal and regulatory proceedings. Among the main changes was a clarification of doctors’ obligations to inform the GMC about fixed penalty notices for offences such as shoplifting, criminal damage and threatening behaviour.
Claim over missed diazepam
...Mr B was a drug addict and claimed that on the first day of admission to the prison the doctor failed to issue a prescription for the diazepam being used to treat his addiction...
Skin cancer surgery
GPs risk legal action if they fail to follow GMC guidance – as well as NICE guidelines – when they treat skin cancers.
Secure patient data
Failure to adequately secure electronic medical records could present significant legal and professional risks for doctors.
Class of '48
Adam Campbell talks to three doctors who grew up with the NHS from day one