Professionalism : fulfilling your duties as a doctor

This training course, which has been designed for any doctor to attend, focusses on 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 (including outcomes of the recent Paterson Inquiry) 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 doctor's 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 doctor's 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.

This course has been accredited by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK for 5 CPD credits.

Other dates available:

Tuesday 29th August 2023

Thursday 23rd November 2023

Please read before booking:

• You MUST have a webcam, speaker and microphone available on the device you intend use to access the training. This will ensure you are able to fully engage with the speaker/other delegates. This also allows our CPD verification process to be robust.
• You MUST be able to access and fully participate in a Zoom meeting from whatever device you choose to use. Please cut and paste the following URL into your internet browser to access help on how to do this. The page includes the option to join a ‘test meeting’ from the device you intend to use. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-meeting
• If you experience any technical difficulty when checking you can access Zoom it could be because your local IT support is blocking access. If this happens you might consider using your own mobile device instead – Zoom works well on tablets.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email risk@mddus.com if you need to know more before booking.

Please note:

Prior to the event delegates can request a transfer to a future or alternative course

MDDUS absorb the Eventbrite booking fee for this course (which is between £8 - £12)

Refunds can be requested in advance; however, Eventbrite will deduct the booking fee from any refund requested.

MDDUS is not liable for any costs incurred by delegates in relation to attendance at remote training courses. This includes if the course is cancelled or needs to be rescheduled.

What happens if we cannot access this event due to a technical issue?

Please ensure you have full access to Zoom before booking this course. If you experience technical difficulties accessing the course you can request a transfer to another course without incurring a fee.