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Medical Negligence Flashcards

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What does the GMC guidelines include?

A 
Ethics
Professionalism
Governance
Law
Confidentiality
Consent
Negligence 
Record keeping, audits, complaints, candour, professional development
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What happens when a complaint is made?

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Local complaints
Disciplinary action
Civil claim
Medical council
Criminal prosecution
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What is medical negligence?

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  1. Legal duty to provide care and skills - contract
  2. responsible care and skill - accepted medical practice
  3. actual damage must have occurred as a direct result of the lapse
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What are examples of medical negligence leading to compensation?

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Loss of earnings
Expenses incurred
impaired enjoyment of life
Incapacity
Pain and suffering
Death
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