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Consent - module 1
This 10-minute video describes the essential elements to consider in any situation where consent is necessary
Consent - module 2
This video takes a closer look at the special circumstances of consent when patients lack capacity, both in relation to adult and child patients
End of life care - part 1
In part one of this two-part series of videos, we look at the essential medico-legal points relating to death and end of life issues
End of life care - part 2
In the second of our two-part video module we turn our attention to three specific areas unique to end of life care: resuscitation decisions, advance care planning and requests from patients intending to end their own lives...
Human factor risks - assertiveness
Assertiveness is a key skill in communication and a lack of assertiveness skills can contribute to adverse incidents
Human factor risks - trust and challenge
This 20-minute video explores the link between individuals' inability to challenge others within a healthcare team and the associated risks
Communicating with patients
In this 20-minute tutorial, MDDUS risk adviser Cherryl Adams leads viewers through some of the barriers to safe patient communication
Failure to refer
This 15-minute video explores some of the risks associated with delayed referrals and offers some practical medico-legal advice for practitioners
Medico-legal principles
This video summarises the principles which apply to all aspects of medico-legal cases, including negligence claims, complaints, GMC investigations and inquiries into death
Managing face-to-face complaints
This 25-minute video explores some of the more common dynamics present in a face-to-face encounter and suggests some practical advice for complaints handlers and healthcare professionals