Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Richard Shenderay shares his advice on choosing the right specialty and why he settled on gastroenterology.
Read moreThe GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
Read moreKirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive
Read moreMedicolegal Adviser Dr Marika Davies explains how to maintain professionalism when dealing with trivial requests from patients
Read moreAround 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation.
Read moreIf I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context?
Read moreDr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors.
Read moreDr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor.
Read moreDr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice
Read moreTrust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients.
Read moreThere is no escaping the fact that ‘Dr Google’ is becoming more and more influential in GP consultations. At Medical Protection, we commissioned a YouGov online survey of 2021 British adults to look at the pros and cons of seeking medical advice from the internet.
Read moreMedical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.
Read moreDr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour.
Read moreDr Sarah Green shares her experience of working in New Zealand
Read moreProfessor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his top ten tips for making effective decisions.
Read moreDr Rachel Thomas reflects on the memories of her first day as a F1 doctor
Read more“Respect for the autonomous choices of persons runs as deep in common morality as any principle.” – TL Beauchamp and JF Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics (2001)
Read moreThe General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK. The guide details the principles of conduct for using social media and explains how doctors can put these principles into practice.
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