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October 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm BST

About this event
This training course, which has been designed for any doctor to attend, focusses on the key areas of professionalism which doctors encounter daily, both at work and in their private lives. The aim is for delegates to develop a greater understanding of their medico-legal responsibilities and the common areas in which doctors can find themselves in difficulty throughout their career so risk can be mitigated.
PROGRAMME
Session 1: When things go wrong
This first session explores the changing expectations of doctors in relation to professionalism and the factors which can undermine it. It includes:
- Doctors professional responsibilities when patient safety concerns arise as a result of concerns about a colleagues’ health or behaviours, or in the event of a serious patient safety incident.
- Guidance from the GMC and other requirements in relation to raising and responding to concerns, reflective practice and duty of candour.
Session 2: Ensuring compliance with conduct requirements
This second session explores a doctors professional responsibilities in relation to their conduct and behaviours within their personal and work life. It includes:
- Common areas of risk associated with GMC and other requirements in relation to self-reporting, colleague interactions, personal health and medication use, personal beliefs and probity.
Session 3: Maintaining boundaries
This third session explores a doctors professional responsibilities in relation to maintaining boundaries with colleagues and patients within their personal and work life. It includes:
- Common areas of risk associated with GMC and other requirements in relation to social media use, managing relationships, accepting gifts, use of chaperones and treating family, friends and colleagues.
The sessions will vary and include presentations, group discussion and case studies.
This course is led by Liz Price, Head of Training, CPD and Risk Advisory Services.
Application has been made to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK for 5 CPD credits.