It goes without saying
MANY doctors rely on implied consent in their day-to-day practice, but be aware of its limitations.
A duty of openness
New published GMC guidance highlights again the responsibily that healthcare professionals in management positions have toward staff raising concerns over patient safety.
Take care with patient falls
Take care with patient falls both in the immediate response and follow-up and ensure proper emergency protocols are in place.
Be clear on competency when providing ‘fit notes’
Keep within clinical competence in making workplace recommendations on medical ‘fit notes’
GPs should not police healthcare access
Prioritise the treatment of patients on the basis of need rather than considerations of legal eligibility.
Continuity of care
Commonly in modern medical practice the patient consults or is reviewed by several different doctors. This is true both of general practice and hospital care.