A physical gesture to reassure patients, such as a hand on the shoulder, or personal advice intended as being helpful that a colleague finds offensive, are both common pitfalls new colleagues from overseas risk encountering, says Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps
There has been a flurry of calls on the Medicus helpline relating to privacy issues, and I thought it might be helpful to recap the obligations for health professionals, along with some practical examples
The rules and hoops imposed on health professionals can trip up those same practitioners who are trying to provide patient-centric care, as in the case Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps describes
A complaint at the end of a professional career – even a minor complaint or one that is dismissed – can have an unduly significant effect on the doctor who receives it
A complaint at the end of a professional career – even a minor complaint or one that is dismissed – can have an unduly significant effect on the doctor who receives it
When Andrew Connolly vacates the chair’s seat at the Medical Council’s first meeting of the year next week, the congratulations won’t just be for his nine years’ service
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management