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Leasing vs buying your practice rooms
Many doctors assume that buying commercial premises requires deep pockets and creates cash flow pressure. The reality, in my experience working with medical professionals, is frequently the opposite.
Common consent: a guide for doctors in training
If you’re a doctor in training, you may be asked to obtain consent for a procedure or perform one under supervision. This guide answers common questions about assessing capacity, discussing risks and alternatives, handling questions you cannot answer, explaining who will perform the procedure and documenting the patient’s decision.
Common consent questions: a guide for consultants
As a consultant, you may ask another clinician to conduct the consent discussion or supervise a doctor who will perform the procedure. This guide answers common questions about delegation, checking consent before treatment, explaining who will perform the procedure and documenting the patient’s decision.
Property Hunter's Guide
Finding and securing your dream home or an investment property requires more than luck – it requires strategy, preparation, and timing. This guide will help you navigate the residential property market with confidence.
9 things to get your practice's IT ready for growth
As your practice grows, your IT has to keep up. Here are 9 practical ways to get your practice's IT ready to scale, from cloud to cybersecurity.
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Surgeon suspended over surgical errors, missed diagnoses and inadequate patient care
A general surgeon’s registration was suspended for 6 months after multiple adverse events. The tribunal was particularly concerned about the doctor’s failure to take appropriate steps to reduce risk, to provide appropriate follow-up care, or to fulfil their open disclosure obligations.
