Guides

consent and young patients
Consent and young patients

15 August 2022

Consent in children and young people can be complex – and the law varies across the UK.

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Parental responsibility

11 August 2022

Get to know the principles of parental responsibility with our quick guide.

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Reporting FGM: your obligations

9 August 2022

What you need to know about your professional obligations for reporting female genital mutilation (FGM).

Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Safeguarding vulnerable adults

2 August 2022

You have a legal and ethical duty to raise concerns if you suspect a vulnerable adult patient is being abused or neglected.

GDPR for independent practitioners
Responding to written complaints in the Republic of Ireland

26 July 2022

Getting a complaint response right first time is the best way to settle concerns and to reduce the risk of a complaint escalating.

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The NHS complaints process in Wales

25 July 2022

Your guide to the Welsh complaints procedure, including regulations, time limits and local resolution process.

Confidentiality
An introduction to confidentiality

15 July 2022

Confidentiality is an essential part of the bond of trust that exists between doctor and patient.

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CCTV in healthcare

6 July 2022

The use of surveillance in healthcare settings can be problematic because of the need to protect patients' confidentiality.

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Handling complaints in the private sector

17 June 2022

Explaining the complaints-handling process in the private sector and the Code of Practice from the Independent Sector Complaints Adjudication Service.

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Fit notes

15 June 2022

A quick guide on issuing fit notes to patients who have been off sick, and your ethical obligations.