Practice defibrillators and medical emergencies in the community
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask explains that it’s not unusual for GP practices to be aske...
Doctors voice concern after GP sued for medical advice 20 years ago advised not to appeal verdict
Hundreds of doctors have raised concerns after a GP who was sued for medical advice he gave 20-years...
How locum GPs should handle patient complaints
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask explains the particular challenges for locums when dealing...
GP dilemma: Can I provide medical advice or prescriptions to family and friends?
Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury from Medical Protection explains what GPs should do if they are asked for me...
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GMC repeats commitment to consider pandemic context during investigations
The GMC has repeated its commitment to take into account the unique circumstances of the pandemic wh...
GPs twice as likely as other doctors to quit over medico-legal fears
GPs are more than twice as likely as doctors in other specialties to leave their job because of fear...
BAME doctors do not start career on 'level playing field', admits GMC chief
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) doctors do not start their careers on ‘a level playing field...
Medico-legal: The use and disclosure of CCTV footage
Medical Protection’s Dr Emma Green explains the rules for disclosing CCTV footage and offers some pr...
GP training: 5 common prescribing pitfalls and how to avoid them
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask highlights the five most common prescribing errors in gene...
How to deal with medication errors
Medication errors can occur for a variety of reasons and when they do, there are potentially serious...
