Being involved in a Medical Council investigation can be an unsettling and often daunting experience for...

Mr Liam Heffernan advises on the steps to take when writing reports for the purpose of...

Ms Anita Kemp and Dr Gaynor Radley discuss a case report from the Medical Protection files...

In 2015, a High Court case highlighted the risks associated with the transition of care across...

As doctors, our clinical practice is underpinned by the principle of doing what is best for...

Dr Sarah Townley outlines the medico-legal challenges in caring for patients participating at a high sporting...

Ms Sile O’Dowd outlines the responsibilities and role for doctors called to be expert witnesses...

Ms Sinead Lay outlines how GPs should respond to an accidental breach of  confidentiality, using a...

While there are advantages to telemedicine, practitioners must always remain live to its limitations, writes Mr...

Dr Victoria Cox and Dr Ellen Walshe write that while professionalism might be easy to define...

Ms Claire Cregan provides information and guidance on dealing with requests made by, or on behalf...

Dr James Melia and Ms Sinead Lay explore some common misunderstandings and omissions that can result...