Factsheet 14/01/2015 Statement of fitness for work Preview Article Statement of fitness for work Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Fit note is an informal name for the Statement of Fitness for Work. The Statement intends to advise patients who are on sick leave for more than seven days on whether, with extra support from their employer, they could return to work. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence GP locum Generic Medicine Wales Patients General practice
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Professionalism
14/11/2014 Help the aged Preview Article Help the aged Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Elderly people are the fastest growing demographic in the UK. But are care levels rising to meet their needs? Sara Williams meets a surgery in Northampton who have improved their continuity of care, and changed the face of practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism General practice
14/11/2014 Lost in translation Preview Article Lost in translation Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Jonathan Haslam looks at the difficulties created for general practice by the increasing numbers of non-English speakers in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Professionalism
Articles and features 02/10/2014 Test your knowledge Preview Article Test your knowledge Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Competence Practice Matters Training & cpd General practice
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Data Protection Professionalism Scotland Managing clinical risk GP locum
Articles and features 14/09/2014 Coping with alcoholism as a doctor Preview Article Coping with alcoholism as a doctor Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Learning how to manage stress is a huge part of being a good doctor. Consultant anaesthetist Dr Rachel Black opens up about her struggles with alcohol and how she overcame them Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 14/09/2014 Working in O&G in South Africa Preview Article Working in O&G in South Africa Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Dorcas (Dee) Obeng shares her observations working in a hospital outside Johannesburg Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & cpd New Doctor Obstetrics & Gynaecology Professionalism
11/09/2014 Preparing for a nightshift Preview Article Preparing for a nightshift Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, gives junior doctors guidance on the best way to prepare for a night shift. She explains what they need before, during and after to ensure the shift runs smoothly. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Professionalism
Articles and features 01/09/2014 Think before you tweet Preview Article Think before you tweet Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview What happens on tour stays on tour, but what happens on Twitter stays on Google forever. Doctors should be cautious when posting on social media sites, says Jack Kellett assistant web editor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Professionalism Ethics Consent Managing clinical risk Communication
News and updates 22/08/2014 Creating an open reporting culture in the NHS Preview Article Creating an open reporting culture in the NHS Close Preview Sir Robert Francis QC is heading up an independent review into creating the open and honest reporting culture in the NHS. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Whistleblowing
Articles and features 14/07/2014 How to handle attention from the media Preview Article How to handle attention from the media Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medicolegal adviser and MPS spokesperson, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, outlines the various tactics employed by the press and what to do if you become involved in a media story. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Professionalism
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Use of social media - Wales Preview Article Use of social media - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Consent Reputation management Wales Data Protection Professionalism
Articles and features 06/06/2014 Top ten tips for professionalism Preview Article Top ten tips for professionalism Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Honesty and integrity are central to probity and define how any professional person should act. This is vital in healthcare as the doctor-patient relationship is balanced on trust. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career planning Practice Matters Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Managing clinical risk Negligence Patients Ethics Scotland
Articles and features 02/04/2014 Day in the life of an F1 in gastroenterology Preview Article Day in the life of an F1 in gastroenterology Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Gemma Lysycia charts a busy day in a gastro ward Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence New Doctor Professionalism Gastroenterology
Articles and features 02/04/2014 Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Preview Article Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Good doctors apply clinical knowledge in a way that is legally and ethically correct – but all doctors can slip up. Here are survival tips for the top five medicolegal risks for junior doctors, writes Charlotte Hudson Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Confidentiality Managing clinical risk Probity New Doctor Consent
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Professionalism Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk System Errors Wales
Articles and features 04/02/2014 Test your knowledge Preview Article Test your knowledge Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Training & cpd Competence Practice Matters
Articles and features 04/02/2014 Surviving a night shift Preview Article Surviving a night shift Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Learning how to manage a night shift will protect you and your patients, says Sara Dawson Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk New Doctor
Articles and features 04/01/2014 Collateral damage Preview Article Collateral damage Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The sooner you call MPS about an ethical or legal dilemma, the sooner the matter can be resolved. Professor Carol Seymour, Dr Tom Mosedale, Dr Richard Brittain and Sara Williams explore how and why Collateral-damage foundation doctors get into troubleCollateral-damage foundation doctors get into trouble Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Medical Records Use Guidelines Inquests Confidentiality Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 04/12/2013 The 12 Risks of Christmas Preview Article The 12 Risks of Christmas Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview “On the first day of Christmas my Consultant said to me…” Christmas can be a challenging time for foundation doctors in hospitals. Medicolegal Adviser Dr Clare Redmond advises on how to survive the festive season. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Practice Matters Career planning Competence
Factsheet 01/10/2013 Report writing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Report writing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One incident can be investigated in a number of different ways – as a complaint, a clinical negligence claim, a criminal case, a disciplinary matter by your employer, a Coroner’s inquest or a complaint to the GMC. An important starting point is your written report on the circumstances of the incident. This factsheet gives more information about writing this report. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Record keeping Competence Negligence Use Guidelines Managing clinical risk