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07 Apr 2025
Over the last five years there has been an increase in the number of refunds that have been given by surgeons to their patients. This is particularly the case in plastic surgery due to the nature of the work that is caried out.
What is a refund of fees?
In the majority of situations, a refund of fees is agreed in response to a... Read more
24 Feb 2025
An overview on recording consultations
Introduction
This overview aims to explore the guidance surrounding the recording of medical consultations, and the British Medical Association (BMA) advice on the rights of both doctors and patients to consent to these audio or video recordings. While the messaging from the BMA is... Read more
03 Feb 2025
Indemnity: Insurance based cover OR Medical Defence Organisations
‘I am uncertain of whether I should change from my current Medical Defence Organisation (MDO).’
I speak with hundreds of surgeons every year and there is a common theme from those conversations that I feel would be useful to share. Medical defence... Read more
Emily Borhan, PRASIS Medico-legal... Read more
ADVICE ON WHAT TO NOTIFY UNDER YOUR CFC... Read more
As most practicing surgeons will no doubt be... Read more
We all know how important it is to... Read more
Surgeons and indeed healthcare professionals... Read more