A missed diagnosis but no negligence
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Failure to monitor renal impairment
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Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation
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Sciatic nerve injury but no negligence
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Strong record-keeping – strong defence
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Ms Q, 58 years old, consulted Dr G, a gastroenterologist, with a history of dyspepsia, early satiety and altered bowel habit. Clinical examination, including digital rectal examination, was recorded as normal...
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News and updates
11/04/2018
Getting ready for GDPR
Getting ready for GDPR
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new European Union (EU) law relating to the protection of personal data in the EU. Read our summary to help ensure you are prepared.
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Unfair disciplinary procedures in NHS Trusts must be tackled to aid shift to open learning culture
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Inconsistent and unfair disciplinary procedures in NHS Trusts across England must be addressed if we are to make a shift from a culture of fear in healthcare, to one of openness and learning, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) said today.
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Articles and features
02/04/2018
Starting GP training? Here are your ten top tips
Starting GP training? Here are your ten top tips
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Starting your first post in training, or changing to a new rotation, can be exciting, but it can also be scary and comes with lots of challenges. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman looks at ten tips to help you in your new post.
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MPS response to Dr Bawa-Garba appeal news
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MPS comments on the news that Dr Bawa-Garba's appeal has been granted
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