Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice

Medical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.

Dr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour.

Dr Sarah Green shares her experience of working in New Zealand

Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his top ten tips for making effective decisions.

Dr Rachel Thomas reflects on the memories of her first day as a F1 doctor

Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his advice on what to think about when interacting with other healthcare professionals

With the introduction of the new criminal offence of wilful neglect, there are now more criminal sanctions for doctors than ever before. There also seems to be more coverage of cases involving doctors which in my experience has all created a much greater awareness of, and fear about, the potential to end up in front of a judge.

Working nights is a great learning opportunity for new doctors to cover unfamiliar specialties, have increased clinical responsibility and deal with acutely ill patients for the first time. But, a lack of sleep can strongly impair human functioning.

Dr Charles Brantly shares his advice from learning on the job. He was an F1 in ICU at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

You’ve lived on a diet of scientific facts since you first decided to go to medical school, and you thought your creative writing days were over when you wrote your last essay for GCSE English.

The foundation years can be a shock to the system – being aware of the challenges can help to identify, and prevent, burnout, says Professor Jim Lucey.

Dr Conor Kenny shares his experience of trusting his gut instinct during Accident and Emergency rotation as an F2.

This month: Dr Guy Rughani tells about his experience of raising concerns about weekend cover as an F1.

Conducting yourself in a professional manner is essential for a doctor. Dr John Jolly, Head of Member Risk Education at Medical Protection, shares his tips for maintaining a professional demeanour and avoiding unprofessional behaviours.

The overwhelming majority of patients receive safe and effective care. However, when things do go wrong, it can be catastrophic for all involved. Part of being professional is having the knowledge and awareness to deal with such situations effectively.

Dr Patrice Baptiste shares a challenging case

FY2 Dr Rachel Eyre recalls her first morning as a doctor, where she was the only doctor monitoring a ward of 30 trauma and orthopaedic patients.

Effective time management is central to being a good doctor. Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute of Health Research, shares his top tips to help you manage your time.