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29/06/2023
The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
Time to read article: 5 mins
Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity.
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29/06/2023
Consent and capacity
Consent and capacity
Time to read article: 8 mins
Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid
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Articles and features
29/06/2023
Avoiding burnout as a practice manager
Avoiding burnout as a practice manager
Time to read article: 5 mins
General practice is under increasing strain, causing greater pressure on the whole practice team. Sam McCaffrey explores the greatest causes of stress amongst practice managers, and offers tips on how to increase resilience and avoid burnout.
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Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support to member during an investigation
Time to read article: 2 mins
An NHS consultant becomes involved in a Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) investigation.
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Case study: Medical Protection offers advice to a consultant psychiatrist about an inquest
Time to read article: 2 mins
The case involves an NHS consultant who was worried that the Trust would not support them at an inquest.
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Case study: Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion
Time to read article: 2 mins
The value of discretionary indemnity is highlighted in this criminal case which was investigated overseas.
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Case study: Reassuring our members after their Good Samaritan act during a public emergency
Time to read article: 3 mins
After reflecting on the care they had provided in an emergency, three consultants contact Medical Protection for advice.
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Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when elective work is criticised
Time to read article: 2 mins
An experienced vascular surgeon is shaken when three recent deaths ignite an MHPS investigation.
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Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest
Time to read article: 2 mins
When Mr David Atkinson*, a consultant upper GI surgeon from Leeds, was asked to provide a statement to the coroner, he contacted Medical Protection for support and guidance.
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