Dr Samantha KingMedicolegal Consultant, Medical Protection (MPS)
Dr Samantha King is a graduate of Otago Medical School. She has worked in General Practice and A&M clinics in Auckland since 1991 and is a Fellow of the College of General Practitioners. She also holds a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Masters in Healthcare Law and Ethics. She has been with MPS since 2012 and now works full time as a Medicolegal Consultant whilst working part time as a South Auckland GP. As a member of the Medical Protection faculty, Sam regularly presents at workshops, conferences and practices throughout New Zealand. She has also presented internationally. Sam is married with 3 adult children. She enjoys fishing off the back of their boat.
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Managing your Medicolegal Risks When There Just Isn’t the Right Fit
Square peg and round hole? When it comes to prescribing analgesics and anti-anxiety medications there is huge potential for conflict with our patients. Patients often complain about not getting a prescription they want or adverse effects resulting from the prescribing. So, who gives – the peg or the hole? What are your risks if you give in? In this presentation we explore practical tips to safe practice when there just isn’t the right fit.
