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Identifying and resolving conflicts in clinical practice

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Issue 23

Spring 2022

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Feature

Identifying and resolving conflicts in clinical practice

Conflict can arise in many forms and for many different reasons, so here's some expert ethical advice on how to handle it when it occurs.

Also in Spring 2022

News

Conflict resolution, duty of candour: free webinars

Against a backdrop of a busy winter, ongoing COVID cases and changing legislation, we offer practical advice on how to avoid mistakes, as well as...

Claims analysis

Focus on ophthalmology claims

Analysing claims against ophthalmology members and offering advice on managing risk in the speciality.

In focus

Pensions tax: a bitter pill to swallow?

Understanding your pension - and how it's taxed - isn't always straightforward. But getting it right can make a big difference to your future plans.

Leader

Support for exhausted doctors

If more is not done to address fatigue and doctors' welfare, it's not only individuals who will suffer - the profession as a whole will too.

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Feature

Guidance on glaucoma

Glaucoma is a common and easily misdiagnosed condition, and poor standards of care can put both patients and doctors at risk. Prof. Peter Shah has been treating glaucoma patients for over 25 years and shares some of the lessons he has learned.

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Cosmetic guidance

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Cosmetic guidance updated

The GMC has recently updated its guidance relating to cosmetic interventions - here's what you need to know.

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Interview

Standing up for doctors: MDU consultation work

The MDU provides doctors with medico-legal advice and representation in their time of need, and we also use our expertise to advocate legal and regulatory reforms in the interests of our members. Head of advisory services Dr Caroline Fryar describes how the MDU uses its influence on behalf of members.

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Restoring a sense of belonging

We need to work together to create a supportive community in which doctors can thrive and flourish, says Dr Christine Tomkins.

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After a gruelling GMC investigation, a retired hospital consultant MDU member wanted to help others in the same situation.

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Coping with a coroner's inquest

An MDU member shares their experience of dealing with an unexpected call to attend a coroner's inquest.

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GMC investigation - an MDU member's story

One MDU member gives a personal account of weathering the storm of a GMC investigation.

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