Disciplinary hearing webinar
NEED any advice on the difficult subject of carrying out a disciplinary hearing in your practice?
Mind your language
PRACTICES in England and Wales are being advised to review their recruitment policies and practices to incorporate new language fluency requirements that come into force in October.
Case study: The perils of ignoring contract terms
A MANAGER at a car dealership was awarded more than £70,000 after winning a claim for constructive dismissal. This case highlights the importance of following the terms of an employee’s contract - even if it was written half a century ago.
New risk webinars
HEAR tips on how to minimise risk around the use of chaperones and information sharing agreements in the latest MDDUS webinars coming up in October.
A constructive response
Few doctors relish being the subject of a patient complaint but it can be a useful learning experience. Dr Gail Gilmartin advises
An urgent diagnosis
Recent NICE guidance states that patients showing signs of sepsis should be treated with the same urgency as those with suspected heart attacks
Diary
GPST issue 13 Diary
Keeping patients on their toes
An interest in sports medicine led Chris James to the high-intensity world of ballet. He gives GPST an insight into his busy life as company doctor and GP
Forget me not
Primary care is expected to play a leading role in the growing burden of future dementia care. Could a GP with a special interest in dementia be the role for you?