Case file: Alleged falsification of notes
...In her complaint to the GMC Mrs V states that Dr T failed to correctly check her brother’s vital signs and falsified readings...
Innovation: Virtual wards in action
One initiative to ease pressure on overstretched hospital services.
Being prepared for unexpected medical emergencies
Would you know what to do if the practice was asked for access to its defibrillator?
Pitfalls: Diagnosing malignant melanoma
GP Dr Barry Gibson-Smith discusses some common pitfalls in spotting melanoma.
Call log
A range of common - and not so common - queries from GPs and practice managers.
Altering clinical records – do’s and don’ts
Clinical records should be made contemporaneously - but there are occasions when it's reasonable to alter an existing record.
Practice management: Do we need to give staff an extra bank holiday in May?
Are practices obliged to give employees an extra day off for the coronation?
Feature: Rediscovering the joy of general practice
An innovative scheme offering GPs more than a change of scene
Practice systems: Making “new normal” the norm
Head of training Liz Price assesses the risks of embedding new models of care safely into practice.
Case file: Dispute over referral letter
...Ms S alleges that Dr N provided “selective and inaccurate details” in a referral letter...