This section covers areas such as assessing risk, learning from actual events that have occurred and health and safety.

This section offers practical advice for GPs about the NHS complaints procedures and guidance as to the best ways to resolve complaints.

This section contains information about the legal process and offers advice should you find yourself on the receiving end of a letter from a solicitor planning legal action.

This detailed and up-to-date section explains the issues surrounding confidentiality and the duties of a GP.

This area of the site contains comprehensive and up to date information about consent and includes guidance on specific issues such as treating children and adults who may lack the capacity to consent.

This section covers a number of issues ranging from good prescribing practice through to drug licensing and product liability.

This part of the site deals with the clinical aspects of managing risks, reflecting the MDU's experience of what can lead to claims or complaints.

This section of the site provides information about the GMC's fitness to practise procedures and current guidance.

This section offers practical advice for doctors who become involved in an enquiry or are asked to be a witness at an inquest.

This section offers guidance about the content, disclosure and retention of clinical records and includes guidance on writing medical and medico-legal reports.

This section looks at key legislation, such as Data Protection Act 1998, and the impact these laws have on GPs' everyday practice.

Advice and assistance on a range of issues not covered elsewhere.