Case Study – Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) – it’s worth a double check!
Dr X, a Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine received a complaint from the deceased patient’s son in relation to prescribing a medication that was contra-indicated and prescribing a medication without obtaining the consent of the patient’s Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The matter was referred to the GMC for further investigation. MDS Advice MDS medico-legal […]
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