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Risk in practice: treating friends and family MDDUS

WebIt is not unusual for family and friends to ask for medical-related “favours”, often wrapped up with a degree of emotional blackmail, intended or otherwise. Generally …

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Altering patient notes MDDUS

WebCLINICAL notes are an important record of the encounters between medical or dental staff and their patients. Their contemporaneous nature means they are relied upon in both a …

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“A responsible body of medical men” MDDUS

WebDate: 26 March 2021. JOHN Hector Bolam was running out of options in the summer of 1954. He had been suffering from depression for more than a decade and now …

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Innovation: Getting at healthcare data "locked" in NHS records

WebThis page was correct at the time of publication. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice …

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Disclosure of patient records MDDUS

WebDate: 31 January 2022. Disclosure of patient records has become an increasingly complex legal area, and knowing how to respond appropriately to different types of access …

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Deviating from clinical guidelines MDDUS

WebPROFESSIONAL clinical guidelines are a common feature of medical practice today, with GPs responsible for keeping abreast of updated guidance from bodies such as the …

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DILEMMA: Do I accept a “Friend” request from a patient

WebI am on Facebook and recently received a Friend request from the patient. Is it okay to accept? Date: 09 March 2022. SOME healthcare professionals in this situation …

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A healthy mind MDDUS

WebCareer: A healthy mind. ONE in four people will experience a mental health problem in any given year, research suggests, with 90 per cent of those making primary …

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Wellbeing: Introducing YourHalo MDDUS

WebYourHalo is a confidential, free support service available to MDDUS members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a holistic and evidence-based approach to …

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Dementia-friendly dental practice MDDUS

WebThe Appointment. This thought-provoking film by Health Education England (HEE) highlights the crucial role played by the whole dental team in supporting patients …

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What does ‘safe space’ mean for NHS safety investigations

WebFor the first time, safety investigations undertaken by the newly established Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) will have legal privilege, also often …

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Doctor at the deep end MDDUS

WebGPs at the Deep End was established in 2009 as both a network and advocacy group for practitioners dealing with health inequalities on a day-to-day basis. Says Cawston: …

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Access to deceased records MDDUS

WebThe Access to Health Records Act allows a deceased patient’s representative access to their records. The personal representative would usually be the executor or appointed …

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Data concerns when texting patients MDDUS

WebThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has produced guidance that health professionals should consider and follow in the provision of a text messaging …

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Defining Duty of Candour

WebThe professional duty of candour bestows obligations on healthcare professionals to be open and honest when things go wrong (arguably re-stating an ethical duty long in …

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Virtual wards in action MDDUS

WebVirtual wards have been a key part of NHS plans since early 2021, then in response to the pandemic. Covid virtual wards were set up to provide a “step-down …

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Not fit for court

WebNot fit for court? IT’S not uncommon for patients to request letters stating that they are either fit or not fit to undertake a particular activity. For example, a patient with a …

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Power of Attorney and Protecting Incapacitated Adults MDDUS

WebA power of attorney appointed to deal with health and welfare matters only comes into force when the patient is incapable of decision-making. If capacity is retained, treatment can …

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