Case report 27/11/2018 Video: Caught by consent Preview Article Video: Caught by consent Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview A private neurosurgeon faces questions on consent, following a lumbar microdiscectomy sciatica and back pain. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Record keeping Casebook Casebook Scotland Consent Orthopaedics
News and updates 16/11/2018 Group instant messaging in an acute care setting Preview Article Group instant messaging in an acute care setting Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The NHS has released new guidance to help doctors, nurses and other staff safely use instant messaging during emergencies Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Confidentiality Data Protection
Articles and features 19/10/2018 A touchy subject Preview Article A touchy subject Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Intimate examinations are something that every GP will have to carry out at some point in their career, but it’s important that they are conducted in an appropriate manner, especially if one is required during a home visit. Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, gives her advice on how best to manage these situations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Consent
Articles and features 19/10/2018 Should you mention the C word when it is probably nothing? Preview Article Should you mention the C word when it is probably nothing? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview You are concerned there’s a small chance a patient might have cancer. You want to refer them for tests. Do you tell them the possible, albeit unlikely, diagnosis and risk upsetting or scaring them? Or do you try and keep them calm and not mention the C word at all? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication