NHS Literacy Course
Clinical Risk, Capacity & Bullet-Proof Documentation
Learn to document in a way that withstands scrutiny. Cover notes that survive coroners' court, adverse outcomes, unsafe discharge documentation, DNACPR decisions, and documenting uncertainty.
3 hours
3 CPD Hours
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Document clinical decisions to medicolegal standards
- Record adverse outcomes and complications appropriately
- Document discharge decisions including risk
- Record DNACPR and ceiling of care discussions
- Document uncertainty and clinical reasoning clearly
Key Topics Covered
- Medicolegal documentation standards
- Notes that withstand coroners' court
- Documenting adverse outcomes
- Unsafe discharge documentation
- DNACPR and ceiling of care documentation
- Documenting uncertainty and clinical reasoning
- Consent and capacity documentation
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
All clinicians