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02/04/2014
Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors
Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors
Time to read article: 4 mins
Good doctors apply clinical knowledge in a way that is legally and ethically correct – but all doctors can slip up. Here are survival tips for the top five medicolegal risks for junior doctors, writes Charlotte Hudson
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Controlled drugs - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 5 mins
In Northern Ireland, unlike England and Wales, out-of-hours (OOH) organisations may expect GPs to carry and use controlled drugs (CDs) from their own stock. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs.
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Articles and features
01/02/2014
Case study - an unfortunate prescription
Case study - an unfortunate prescription
Time to read article: 4 mins
Mrs H was a 35-year-old teaching assistant who also had two school-aged children. She was obese with a BMI of 40. In 2006, she had seen Dr G with left knee pain. Dr G recorded that on examination her knee was tender over her medial joint line but was otherwise stable. He initially prescribed diclofenac and advised her to lose weight.
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The perils of prescribing
Time to read article: 8 mins
Doctors face a number of challenges when prescribing: Sara Dawson explores some risk strategies and looks at a classic case of a drug name mix-up
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Articles and features
01/09/2013
Risk alert: Repeat prescribing
Risk alert: Repeat prescribing
Time to read article: 4 mins
Julie Price, Clinical Risk Programme Manager, shares a repeat prescribing journey to safeguard your practice.
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The medical law and ethics that pertain to safe prescribing
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Stephanie Bowm, MPS Director of Policy and Communications, provides a reminder of the importance of following GMC guidance when prescribing medication.
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Safe prescribing
Safe prescribing
Time to read article: 3 mins
Medication errors account for approximately 20% of all clinical negligence claims against doctors in both primary and secondary care. The costs associated with adverse events and inappropriate prescribing has been estimated at more than £750 million per year. This factsheet gives advice about avoiding prescribing errors.
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Controlled drugs - Wales
Time to read article: 3 mins
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs.
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