Avoidable harm in primary care

Mike Devlin MDU head of professional standards and liaison
ByDr Michael Devlin
Published12 March 2021
A new report on the incidence of avoidable harm serves as a timely reminder of the good work done by doctors in primary care.

Although there is no place for complacency in medicine, it is nonetheless reassuring to see evidence that avoidable harm in primary care is a rare occurrence.

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Dr Michael Devlin
Head of professional standards and liaison

Michael was an MDU medico-legal adviser for 15 years, latterly as head of medico-legal services, before taking up the new role of head of professional standards and liaison. He sat on the FFLM's academic committee and was previously treasurer, and an examiner for the MFFLM. He has published widely on medico-legal matters, and has significant experience in teaching and assessing knowledge in medico-legal subjects.

Avoidable harm in primary care