Consent is too often seen as a transaction rather than a conversation, says Dr Michael Quinn. He believes the process must evolve in the interests of patients and doctors - and that technology can support this transition.
Leader
Society expects a great deal from doctors, but the standards they are held accountable to must be achievable and not set them up to fail.
News
The MDU is proud to back a national campaign seeking to address the issue of fatigue within healthcare.
In focus
What should you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of unwelcome attention from a patient?
Feature
Sean Weaver and Cassandra Cameron from the HSIB ask what the introduction of 'safe space' means for safety investigations in English healthcare.
In focus
What should you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of unwelcome attention from a patient?
In focus
The MDU's Dr Oliver Lord explains the importance of being aware of and challenging our implicit biases, and why every doctor could benefit from unconscious bias training.
Medico-legal dilemmas
When a member received conflicting information about the need to complete a form after a patient's death, they called the MDU for advice.