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Why words matter: talking to people who have dementia

Prof. Rowan Harwood explains how cognitive impairments make communication more complex, and shares his insights on how to talk to patients with dementia.

In focus

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Inquests and prevention of future deaths reports

Bansari Patel and Venessa Holt from our in-house legal team explain prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports – and what to do if you receive one.

Coroner Records and reports
Medico-legal dilemmas

A gift in a patient's will

A patient made a generous bequest in his will to his oncologist, who was uncertain of how to deal with such an unexpected offer.

Managing incidents
Medico-legal dilemmas

Problems with performers list

When a GP registrar couldn't begin a practice post because he wasn't on the performers list, he called the MDU for advice on how to set things right.

Career GMC

Shining a spotlight on sepsis

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Claims analysis

When to suspect sepsis: analysing members' cases

What are the key trends in claims involving sepsis? We examine members' cases to better understand this potentially devastating diagnosis.

Being sued
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Sepsis and safety-netting

A GP member contacted the MDU after receiving a complaint from the partner of a patient who had been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of sepsis.

Complaints Managing incidents

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Time to seize the day

The 10 Year Health Plan is meant to save the NHS for future generations. But the government must settle the issue of litigation reform before it's too late.

GMC Law
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