issue 23 (2)

Explain my Procedure

If a picture paints a thousand words, what can an animation do for a patient's understanding of the consent process? Prof. David Wald explains…

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ByDr Oliver Lord

Patients are often less likely to complain in the event of a complication if they are in control of, and own, their decisions.

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Dr Oliver Lord
MDU medico-legal adviser

Oliver is part of a specialist advisory team that assists MDU members with disciplinary investigations and has an interest in doctors’ wellbeing. Before joining the MDU in 2013, Oliver was a consultant psychiatrist in a crisis resolution team. He provides regular talks and courses to members on medico-legal issues, conflict resolution and unconscious bias.

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