The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online course
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This two and a half hour eLearning course is divided into nine modules of interactive content. It features interviews with leading experts working with the Mental Capacity Act.
Communication with patients and colleagues is not just about exchanging information, it is about building trust, and fostering partnerships. This article explores the benefits of effective communication with patients and colleagues, the challenges of both, and how to overcome them and we provide some advice on maintaining personal and professional boundaries.
Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
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As we celebrate SAS Week, Dr Karen Ellison, a former SAS doctor and Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, examines how the SAS Six can help deliver the NHS 10-year plan’s commitment to investing in and supporting this vital group of doctors.
32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes
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32 organisations representing many thousands of doctors across the UK, have united in calling on the Government to retain the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ability to investigate the fitness to practise of doctors with existing health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route.
As a doctor you are surrounded by systems, processes, governance, and colleagues who can provide support when something goes wrong.
What about when you face an issue or concern in private practice?
In response to recent member queries, we would like to provide further clarification regarding our position on circumcision procedures and related indemnity.
Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed
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The Health Secretary has announced steps to help protect NHS staff from abuse. These include new measures to encourage staff to report incidents to help ensure information is collected at national level. Commenting, Professor Dame Jane Dacre, Medical Protection President
International Women’s Day is about celebrating the success of women as well as recognising the progress is still needed to achieve gender equality. Here at MPS we understand that means deeds not words are required if we are going to continue accelerating action.
Starting up in private practice can feel quite daunting and there are several things that you will need to think about before you begin. This article provides a summary of the main points and links to valuable additional resources.