Learning materials
Here’s a range of learning materials, like flowcharts and case studies, to help put the principles in our ethical guidance into practice.
Index of materials
Understanding the new data protection law
News
Five things to know about our Confidentiality guidance and the GDPR
Raising and acting on concerns decision tool
Decision tool
This tool guides you in the decision making process, from incidents you can tackle yourself or situations should be escalated.
End of life care: Talking about end of life care
Video
A video where doctors, patients and carers talk about the effects and decisions around clinically assisted nutrition and hydration.
Good medical practice in action
Case study
Good medical practice in action is a set of interactive scenarios in which you can follow a patient on his or her journey and decide what the doctor should do.
What is mental capacity?
Video
This video covers what mental capacity is, how can it be assessed, and how our guidance applies.
Raising concerns: A colleague’s behaviour
Case study
Dr Quinn is a part-time GP and has concerns about the aggressive behaviour of a colleague and effect this is having on patients.
FAQs about cosmetic interventions
Question and answer
Read the frequently asked questions about our cosmetic interventions guidance.
Raising concerns: Whistleblowing
Case study
Dr Ahmed is a senior consultant and has concerns about poor standards of care that go unaddressed.
Trans health
Video
A film with some practical tips on putting our guidance into practice and respecting the rights of trans patients.
Deciding whether to perform a remote consultation
Decision tool
How to weigh up the factors to decide if a remote consultation is appropriate.
Confidentiality decision tool
Decision tool
Personal information of patients shouldn't be disclosed unless necessary. This tool can help you decide if things need to be disclosed.
Confidentiality: Sharing information with family members
Case study
Read our case study about a doctor's decision on disclosing information to a parent.
Child protection decision tool
Decision tool
A tool to help identify the steps to take when deciding whether to share information about a child or young person at risk of abuse or neglect.
Mental capacity decision tool
Decision tool
A tool to help identify the steps to take if you’re unsure about a patient’s capacity to make decisions.
Adult safeguarding: Capacity to manage care
Case study
A case study examining whether a patient with learning disabilities has the capacity to manage their own care and make important decisions.
Older adults
Video
A film featuring doctor-in-training, Cat Harley's, five top tips for helping older adults feel heard, respected and included in decisions about their care.
