Top cosmetic surgeon speaks out for the first time since quitting NHS Grampian

Prof Krukowski, who was suspended by the health board after he turned into one of 8 medics to be investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC), claimed health board bosses have failed to act on the recommendations of a Health Enhancement Scotland (HIS …

Capability and approval: brand-new tool to support your decision making

Does my client have capability to make this decision about their care? Is there a valid and suitable advance rejection of treatment? Exactly what should I do if my client lacks capability to consent to treatment and no one has been appointed to make choices for them? If you are in doubt about your client’s capacity to make a choice about their treatment, a new interactive online tool will help you determine the actions you have to take. The tool draws on the principles in our guidance Authorization: clients and medical professionals deciding together   and Treatment and care towards completion of life. It includes a case research study at each phase of the decision-making procedure to show how our assistance uses to the medical circumstances you might deal with. The tool likewise includes a range of downloadable resources, such …