Resources
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Consent Guide
Risk Management Strategies for Informed Consent Contents: The framework for informed consent Legal position and professional obligations regarding informed consent Informed consent in cognitively impaired patients Informed consent in children Refusal of consent Patient comprehension…
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Case Study – Orthopaedics: Wrong Site Surgery
Facts A 72-year-old male patient was consented for a total right knee replacement by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in the private sector. The consent process took place six weeks prior to surgery, during an outpatient…
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Learning from Dermatology Cases: Minimise the Risks
In dermatology, as with all specialties, a patient may be dissatisfied with the outcome of the care or treatment they have received. As a result, a complaint or clinical negligence claim may be initiated by…
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Updated Good Medical Practice 2024 – What does it mean for doctors?
Following a consultation involving thousands of doctors, patients and others working in healthcare, the updated version of the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ‘Good medical practice’ (GMP) came into effect on 30 January 2024. Most doctors regularly refer…
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Risk Tips for Early Detection and Management of Sepsis
PMP’s article Beware Sepsis -Think Sepsis discusses the prevalence, cost and “red flags” for early diagnosis of this potentially life threatening illness. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, every year in the UK, there are at least 200,000…
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Beware Sepsis – Think Sepsis
Sepsis continues to be a leading cause of death in the UK and a significant burden on the UK health system. Awareness, knowledge and recognition of the condition is still problematic among many healthcare professionals…