First person: A long road
Professor John Gibson tells how he and his family responded to their grief over a devastating loss by undertaking an audacious challenge to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Viewpoint: End the silence
We need to talk about suicide.
Advice: Unwanted advances
How would you deal with the difficult situation of a patient making romantic advances?
Case file: Bariatric surgery consent
...Mr G says he would not have had the surgery if he had been adequately warned of the potential risks...
What does ‘safe space’ mean for NHS safety investigations?
In April 2023, a small but ground-breaking step will be taken in patient safety investigations.
Case file: A rare complication
...during surgery to remove kidney stones a ureteral avulsion occurs and emergency surgery is carried out to repair the damage...
Accessing patient records – when is it ok? When is it not?
Doctors are allowed to access records to provide direct patient care – but what if you need to look at a record for another reason?
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.
Case file: Printed scan report
...Dr K agrees to print out a copy of his patient's CT scan report. But his line manager tells him this is not permitted...
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.