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8 January 2024
It's important to understand who can access medical records and what you can disclose. Our quick guide lays out the essential information.
17 November 2023
Who is responsible for patient care when treatment is started in hospital?
9 October 2023
What you need to know about assessing testamentary capacity - the ability or understanding needed to make a valid will.
19 September 2023
Your legal obligations to report acts of terrorism, and how to raise concerns if you believe a patient or colleague poses a risk to themselves or others.
1 August 2023
What advice is available to doctors in the Republic of Ireland on how to avoid the medico-legal risks of social media?
17 February 2023
Here's what you need to know about GMC provisional enquiries and what to do if your case is being dealt with as one.
19 December 2022
You have responsibilities to a patient if their condition or treatment affects their ability or fitness to drive.
28 November 2022
What should you do if a patient wants to record a consultation, overtly or covertly?
3 November 2022
Patient confidentiality applies to all patients – no matter how famous or high-profile they might be.
1 November 2022
Storing patient information in a cloud can be useful – but it's worth making sure you've considered data security and confidentiality issues.