GP training: Dealing with your first complaint

Given that 97% of GPs surveyed by the MDU in 2021 had received a complaint, there is every chance that you will need to respond to a complaint at some point in your career. MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Ellie Mein offers some practical advice.

by Dr Ellie Mein

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