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What GPs can learn from patient complaints
A recent survey by Medical Protection found that most GPs believe patient complaints can provide an ...
Dealing with your first death as a GP
Handling the death of a patient as a GP can be a very different experience to dealing with death whi...
How to assess a patient's capacity - advice for GP registrars
Dr Edward Farnan of the MDU looks at one of the most complex medico-legal challenges in general prac...
Dealing with a patient's DNAR request
On a home visit a patient asks the GP to include a do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order in thei...
Half of patients think GPs should always give them the treatment or referral they demand
Half of patients now Google their symptoms before visiting a GP and believe that family doctors shou...
GP dilemma: Should I prescribe generic or branded drugs?
I think I should prescribe the generic brand of a drug, even though my patient is requesting the bra...
Prescribing for transgender patients under new GMC guidance
The GMC's 'Advice for doctors treating transgender patients' suggests GPs should consider prescribin...
Dilemma: Should I report my alcohol-dependent colleague to the GMC?
I have discovered that a colleague is alcohol dependent, and they have approached me and requested t...
Exclusive: Strip health ombudsman of powers to impose fines, say GPs
The health service ombudsman should not have the power to impose fines or 'conciliation' payments on...
Advice on treating athletes and sportspeople
As the 2016 Rio Olympic Games begin, allegations of doping by athletes has once again been in the he...