Consultant Resources
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Cauda Equina – Raise your awareness of the “Red Flags” for early detection of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Please click below to read our article on raising your awareness of the “Red Flags” for early detection of Cauda Equina Syndrome: Download as a PDF
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Chaperones article
Please click below to read an article by Claire Cregan, Legal Counsel at Medisec, published in the Medical Independent on chaperones: Download as a PDF
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Chaperones for Examinations
Please click below to read our quick reference guide on having chaperones in attendance at examinations. Download as a PDF
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Children – Protecting Vulnerable Children: Children First
Please click below to read our factsheet regarding the Children First Act 2015. Download as a PDF
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Children – Statutory reporting obligations
Please click below to read an article by Dee Duffy, Senior Legal Counsel in Medisec, published in the Hospital Doctor, on statutory reporting obligations regarding children: Download as a PDF
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Claims – Breaking down the elements of a claim
Please click below to read an article by Dee Duffy, Legal Counsel in Medisec published in the Medical Independent on breaking down the elements of a claim. Download as a PDF
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Clinical Images: Medico-Legal Issues
Please click below to read our quick reference guide on taking and receiving clinical images, and any medico-legal issues that may arise. Download as a PDF
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Communication – discussing obesity
Please click below to read an article by Dr Lisa Lawless, Clinical Risk Advisor in Medisec, published in the Medical Independent on talking to patients about their weight: Download as a PDF
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Communication between primary and secondary care article
Please click below to read an article by Julie Price, Consultant Clinical Risk Advisor to Medisec published in the Medical Independent on clear communication between primary and secondary care. Download as a PDF