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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.
Providing a statement will often be the last you hear of a matter, but there are occasions when you will need to attend court.
An overview of the coroner's role in the Republic of Ireland, plus notifying and reporting deaths.
26 February 2021
There are circumstances in which you may disclose confidential information without patient consent.
29 January 2021
Since April 2010, NHS trusts have had a statutory duty to report all serious incidents (SIs) so that lessons can be learned across the health service.
19 January 2021
Guidance on making the difficult and emotive decision to withdraw life sustaining treatment from patients in a vegetative or minimally conscious state.
Delays in diagnosis can be due to the vague and non-specific signs and symptoms that patients may present with to their GP.
13 January 2021
Protocols on disclosing medical reports, clearly communicated to both patients and employers, can help manage patients' expectations.
7 January 2021
How to appropriately dispose of real human skeletons.
15 January 2020
Your guide to understanding the processes and procedures of a claim once it is underway.