Feature: The surprising history of medical defence
Allan Gaw explores some unexpected twists and turns in the story of MDDUS.
Innovation: Real-time TB diagnosis on the street
An innovative mobile find and treat service on the streets of London is being enhanced with supercharged connectivity.
Risk: Don't get caught out on indemnity
You wouldn't drive a car without insurance, so it's vital healthcare professionals don't practise without appropriate indemnity cover in place.
Viewpoint: A place of acceptance
Medico-legal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid offers a personal perspective on the workplace challenges facing LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals.
Adding “violence warning markers” to patient records
It may be tempting to add a warning marker or alert to aggressive patients' records, but MDDUS urges caution.
Accessing patient records – when is it ok? When is it not?
GPs and their teams are allowed to access records to provide direct patient care – but what if you need to look at a record for another reason?
Pitfalls: Sepsis in adults
GP Dr Guy Krauth offers practical advice for diagnosing and managing sepsis.
Practice management: Managing poor performance
How can you support your team to ensure they perform at their best?
Probity – the hidden pitfalls
Even doctors who pride themselves on being open and honest at all times can sometimes fall foul of the rules.
Survey reveals junior doctors struggling with cost of living
NEARLY half of junior doctors (45.3 per cent) now report struggling to afford rent or mortgage and 50.8 per cent have had difficulty paying to heat and light their homes in the past year, according to a survey conducted by the BMA.