Appropriate measures
Joanna Bower of Capsticks LLP offers a solicitor’s view of proposed changes to GMC sanctions guidance
Changes in death certification in Scotland
Dr Barry Parker discusses new changes in death certification in Scotland
Reducing risk: young people welcome here!
A recent report published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre highlighted that the number of children (10 –14 year olds) being admitted to hospital in England for self-harm is at a five-year high, with admissions of girls increasing by almost 93 per cent and a rise of 45 per cent in boys.
Confidentiality risks: disclosure without consent
Issues around confidentiality still feature commonly among calls to our advice line and some recent cases have highlighted complexities with regard to sharing patient information with third parties.
Summons Winter 2015 puzzle solution
Solution to Summons Winter 2015 crossword puzzle
Majority of GP practices rated good by CQC
OVER three-quarters of 75 GP practices visited by CQC under its new inspection programme have been rated as "Good", with three rated as "Outstanding".
Reflections after a decade at MDDUS
Retiring CEO Professor Gordon Dickson offers a personal perspective on his time at MDDUS and some key issues for the Union moving forward. Feature article from the Winter 2015 issue of MDDUS Summons magazine
RISK: Thinking errors
Risk adviser Alan Frame considers errors in diagnosis and why doctors make them. Feature article from Winter 2015 issue of MDDUS Summons
ETHICS: Ethically resolved
Deborah Bowman ponders her ethical resolutions for 2015. Ethics column from the Winter 2015 issue of MDDUS Summons
Obvious mistake, honest apology
...Mrs G states that her husband had just come home from work early feeling unwell and suffering from an itchy skin rash and swelling. Mrs G checked the label on the tablets only then realising that amoxicillin is a "type of penicillin"...