Matters of record
Good notes make good medicine – and they can also be invaluable in cases of clinical negligence. Here are some tips from medico-legal adviser Dr Gail Gilmartin
Onwards and upwards
FYi editor Maggie Cairns recalls her welcome, though occasionally unnerving, transition to foundation year two
Prescribing benzodiazepines outside guidelines risks scrutiny
Follow guidelines on prescribing opiate-containing products and benzodiazepines and related classes of drugs, and ensure your practice has a fail-safe method in place to monitor and review repeat prescribing of such drugs.
A painful disclosure - medical case study
...A senior civil servant telephoned the GP and asked if the doctor could confirm whether or not Mr L could be considered sufficiently fit enough to attend the disciplinary hearing...
Going that extra mile
Some medics can do too much for their patients
Colorectal cancer
It is a common dilemma for practitioners - when to refer for rectal bleeding and other large bowel symptoms
Vignette: the engineering surgeon Norman Dott (1897-1973)
Vignette of engineering surgeon Norman Dott
Mountain Medicine
Two Scottish GPs face more than QOF targets as part of busy mountain rescue team
Law at Work: Keeping the 'event' happy
Managers contemplating dismissal or less favourable treatment for pregnant employees could end up paying large sums in compensation