Guides

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Avoiding diagnostic delays in malignant melanoma

16 June 2021

Advice on avoiding missing a diagnosis of skin cancer.

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Consulting without notes

4 June 2021

What to do in situations where it's not possible to enter data into records at the time they're made.

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Significant event analysis

28 May 2021

Significant event analysis is a way of formally analysing incidents that may have implications for patient care.

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Testamentary capacity in the Republic of Ireland

15 March 2021

Assessing a patient's capacity is essential for all doctors and there are medico-legal considerations. Here’s what you need to know.

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Responding to a complaint in the Republic of Ireland

15 March 2021

Complaints are inevitable in medicine, and few doctors will get through their career without being involved in at least one, so it's vital to know how to respond.

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Writing a report and being a witness in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Your quick guide on how write a report as a professional witness.

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The principles of good record keeping in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Good records support patient care - and can mean you're not vulnerable to criticism in the event of a complaint or claim.

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Appearing in court or at a tribunal in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

Providing a statement will often be the last you hear of a matter, but there are occasions when you will need to attend court.

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Deaths, inquests and the coroner: an introduction for doctors in the Republic of Ireland

8 March 2021

An overview of the coroner's role in the Republic of Ireland, plus notifying and reporting deaths.

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Disclosure without consent

26 February 2021

There are circumstances in which you may disclose confidential information without patient consent.