Podcasts and videos

Opioids
Opioids and the coroner: webinar

4 May 2023

This webinar delves into the details of coroners' investigations, with particular reference to deaths involving opioid medication.

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Attending a coroner's inquest

6 April 2023

What do you need to know to prepare for a coroner's inquest? Medico-legal adviser Dr Nicola Lennard offers practical advice in this video.

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Introduction to conflict resolution webinar

21 January 2022

In partnership with the Medical Mediation Foundation, we consider ways of anticipating, understanding and dealing with patient or colleague conflict before it escalates.

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Handling challenging patient interactions effectively webinar

2 November 2021

Learn about challenging patient interactions and get practical advice on how to issue warning letters, behaviour agreements and deal with unfair criticism on social media.

Reflections
Learning from practice: the reflective process

14 October 2021

At the MDU, we know how important reflection is after an adverse event. It can make huge difference to the outcome of a member's case.

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Decision-making and consent: guidance from the GMC webinar

23 March 2021

We explore the GMC's guidance and how to apply the seven principles of decision-making and consent in everyday practice.

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Gunshot wounds and knife injury

14 October 2015

When does a doctor need to report gunshot or knife wounds to the police? Dr Caroline Fryar offers advice.

Acting as a witness
Acting as a professional or expert witness

9 March 2015

While their functions may differ, both professional and expert witnesses share a duty to the court. Dr Edward Farnan explains.

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GMC fitness to practise procedure

9 March 2015

What happens during a GMC Fitness to Practise investigation and MPTS hearing? Dr Udvitha Nandasoma explains.

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Writing a medico-legal report

9 March 2015

It’s always worth taking the time and trouble to get a medico-legal report absolutely right, says Dr Udvitha Nandasoma.