Blogs

Yuletide Blog

20 Dec 2016

Nerissa Ferrie

by Ms Nerissa Ferrie

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With the festive season almost upon us, we take a look at some of the medico-legal issues you may face this Christmas.

2016 saw the introduction of our Medico-legal Blog, and we would like to thank you for subscribing and supporting us throughout the year. We have now enabled comments so we look forward to hearing more from you in 2017. 

On behalf of MDA National, we wish you all a safe, happy festive season and a wonderful new year. 

 

This blog contains general information only. We recommend you contact your medical defence organisation or insurer when you require specific advice in relation to medico-legal matters.

 

Library

Reportable Deaths and Coronial Matters

MDA National's Daniel Spencer (Case Manager - Solicitor) and Karen Lam (Medico-Legal Adviser) discuss when a person's death should be reported to the Coroner and what to do if the Coroner requests a statement or report.

Death Certificates

When a doctor can write a death certificate (where the death does not need to be reported to the Coroner), considerations when writing the death certificate and how to complete it accurately.

Communication in healthcare teams

Why good and effective communication is a vital part of delivering quality and safe patient care

Doctors, Let's Talk: Setting Boundaries At Work

A conversation with Nicola Campbell, Psychiatry Registrar, that explores the necessity of setting professional boundaries as a Junior Doctor.

Podcasts

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