GPs & primary care professionals

Latest advice

This is the latest advice on medico-legal issues.

The advice is for your general guidance only. If you have any specific questions relating to your own circumstances please contact our 24-hour advisory helpline on 0800 716 646.

• NHS constitution sets out expectations of NHS staff - 2 July 2009
• GPs advised on taking seven steps to patient safety - 26 June 2009
• Security of electronic records - 25 June 2009
• Pandemic flu and indemnity - 19 June 2009
• Avoid jargon when talking to patients - 12 June 2009
• Quality Mark to be launched for health information - 27 May 2009
• Medication error claims in general practice - 8 May 2009
• New DH advice on failed asylum seekers and NHS treatment - 29 April 2009
• New Medical Council guidance on consent - 28 April 2009
• Key features of the new complaints procedure - 20 April 2009