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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.

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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 conflicts with patients or colleagues.
Managing incidents Communication
Claims analysis

Focus on ophthalmology claims

Analysing claims against ophthalmology members and offering advice on managing risk in the speciality.
Being sued Managing incidents
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.
Career
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Interview

Royal College of Anaesthetists

Dr Fiona Donald, president of the RCoA, offers her thoughts on how the pandemic has affected her specialty, and how it may inform its future – as well as that of the wider profession.

"What many of our members have told us got them through the toughest times was the way colleagues came together to face the challenge and to support each other."

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Feature

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Fatigue in the NHS: a member's experience

One MDU member shares their story of how fatigue affected their practice, and their patients.
Health and wellbeing

Doctors for doctors

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Interview

Wise counsel: the MDU cases committee

Dr Simon Watkin and Dr Harjinder Sandhu explain how the MDU's cases committee is true to the organisation's 'doctor for doctors' philosophy and why everyone benefits from its work.

Being sued
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Feature

Supporting clinicians through complaints

Dr Leila Ellis and Dr Laura Hulmes, scholars at the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA), discuss the impact of complaints and where doctors can turn to for support.

Complaints

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