Case study: Serious clinical incident statement
...Dr P is unsure of what to write and is worried about being criticised for her actions in caring for Mr L...
Case study: Iatrogenic stroke
...Mr A questions why a blood-thinning drug was prescribed to a patient clearly at risk of stroke...
Dental case study: Fractured tuberosity
...The claim alleges that Ms R should have been given specific warnings regarding the risk of a fractured tuberosity...
Medical case study: Patient buying medication online
...Dr A is advised that she should not let Mr G coerce her into prescribing medication that she does not believe is appropriate or serves his needs...
Dental case study: Exercising clinical judgement
...Dr J offers her opinion on the proposed treatment but Mr K writes back demanding that it be carried out as advised by his orthodontist...
Medical case study: Post-op tooth pain
...In response to the complaint Dr A states that dental damage is a known complication of anaesthesia and this is explained to all patients...
Case study: Inappropriate DNACPR request
...Mr J asks his GP for a DNACPR order despite having no underlying condition that suggests he is near the end of his life...
Case study: Persistent swelling
...the patient says the pain in his testicle returned after the antibiotic course and he now worries it may be cancer...
Medical case study: Vaccine error
...Dr M administers the vaccine but later realises he has given the patient the wrong one...
Dental case study: Dental insurance cover
...Ms D is not happy that her dental payment plan doesn't cover the full cost of the restorative treatment and accuses her dentist of mis-selling...