Agree levels of disclosure before emailing patients
Doctors must have consent and agree levels of disclosure before communicating electronically with patients, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Smartphones at work
Always consider patient confidentiality and seek permission before using your phone at work.
Overheard in public...
When I was asked by the risk team at MDDUS to contribute as a guest blogger I thought it would be interesting to be involved in what sounds like a useful exercise to allow members to share experiences to help reduce their risk – and of course the risk to our patients.
Suspicious mole
...The mole starts bleeding again so the GP makes another non-urgent referral to the dermatologist...
Broad support for new language requirements
NINE out of 10 UK respondents to a recent consultation feel that the GMC should have the power to require a doctor to undergo a language assessment when there is a serious concern about their knowledge of English.
Early registration could “increase job competition”
PLANS to bring forward full GMC registration could increase competition for trainee jobs, the British Medical Association has said.
RCGP majority opposed to assisted dying
THE Royal College of General Practitioners has reasserted its opposition to any change in the law on assisted dying following a comprehensive consultation of its members.
Presentations no longer worth points
POINTS will no longer be awarded for presentations submitted as part of foundation programme applications.
New focus on domestic violence
NICE is calling for frontline staff in all social and healthcare services to be trained to recognise the indicators of domestic violence and abuse and ask relevant questions to help people disclose abuse.
New dental students face “staggering” debt
DENTAL students who started their degree in 2013-14 face "staggering levels" of debt according to a study by the BDA.