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Remote monitoring risks

Last month we looked at digital prescribing alerts and how continual warnings designed to help clinicians could potentially increase the risk of errors as “information overload” takes over. In this article we focus on alerts and other risks associated with remote monitoring devices

  • 26 September 2018
  • Risk alert

Prescribing alert “fatigue”

Digital system alerts are designed to assist the clinician – and improve patient safety outcomes – but sometimes the result can be information overload

  • 28 August 2018
  • Risk alert

Is reality TV too risky?

MDDUS often hears from members seeking advice about engaging with media producers. What are the risks involved?

  • 30 July 2018
  • Risk alert

Doctors dealing with dental emergencies

Are doctors taking risks in dealing with dental emergencies?

  • 27 June 2018
  • Risk alert

Inherent risks in remote consulting

Online consulting offers real promise as a means of easing pressure on hard-pressed primary care services - but there are some inherent risks.

  • 29 May 2018
  • Risk alert

Challenging authority

WHAT do healthcare staff do when faced with a bad decision by someone senior? 'Authority gradients' are a prime consideration in safe team working.

  • 26 April 2018
  • Risk alert

The importance of being flexible

IN any clinical setting, adopting too rigid an adherence to protocols can add risk. Sometimes a more flexible approach is required

  • 28 March 2018
  • Risk alert

Safe delegation

DELEGATION utilised carefully and with due safety is a practical way of enhancing the delivery of care – but remember you delegate a task, not full responsibility.

  • 27 February 2018
  • Risk alert

Winter pressure equals burnout

PRESSURES in the NHS always increase at this time of year – and so inevitably does the risk of burnout amongst doctors. Long hours and a hard-working culture might seem "all part of the job" but not at the expense of patient safety and personal health.

  • 29 January 2018
  • Risk alert

Watching the watchers

Do you make use of video surveillance in your practice? The Information Commissioner’s Office has significantly revised its CCTV code of practice and these changes must be considered in addition to requirements from the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and developing technologies.

  • 18 December 2017
  • Risk alert

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